
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Methuen, MA from $600 (49 Rentals)
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23 Lowell St

Mill Falls

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Washington Place

Elm Crest Estates

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72 Birchwood Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2

72 Broadway

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21 Horne St

Union and Grove Apartments

15 Tremont St

Presidential Gardens

54 Eaton St, Unit 54

Churchill Court

229 Jackson St

Spruce Knoll

Westgate Arms
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375-379 Haverhill St, Unit 375-1

141 Amesbury St

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1181 Boston Rd, Unit # C, Unit # C

153 Union St, Unit 1

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1 Maxwell St, Unit 1 Maxwell St, Unit 1 Maxwell St

Willow Park Apartments

Brook Village West

Pacific Mill Lofts

Clough Farm Apartments
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153 Union St, Unit B

354 Park

226Common - New Luxury Apartments

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The Landing at 1775

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Pac10 Lofts

Museum Square

Arlington Point

Amesbury Grace Apartments

30 Lawrence St
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Glenridge Apartments - 55+ Community

98 Salem St

Washington Mills

Salem Village

11 Villa St

15-17-17 Central St

Saunders Crossing

109 Hunters Run Pl

Fabrica Lofts
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Riverside Apartments

Briarwood

25 Portland St

111 Summer St
Methuen, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Methuen?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Methuen Studio Apartments | $2,351 | $1,400 | $3,147 |
| Cheap Methuen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,553 | $1,331 | $4,304 |
| Cheap Methuen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,019 | $1,746 | $7,408 |
| Cheap Methuen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,619 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Methuen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,873 | $2,450 | $3,500 |
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Cheapest Available Methuen Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Methuen, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hamilton Park in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood priced from $1,585. Saunders Crossing in the Colonial Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,677. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Methuen apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Park | 1 - C | 1BR,1BA | $1,585 |
| Saunders Crossing | The Charles Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,677 |
| 141 Amesbury St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Washington Place | 21/13 | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Clough Farm Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,820 |
| 226Common - New Luxury Apartments | Bella | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| 354 Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| The Landing at 1775 | Type A | 1BR,1BA | $1,885 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Methuen, MA
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Methuen area is the $1.79 price per square foot 3 Bed 3 Bath Model at Pacific Mill Lofts in the in the Colonial Heights neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value Methuen apartment is the 117 Swan St Model at 117 Swan St, Unit 2 starting at $2,400 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Arlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Methuen apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Mill Lofts | 3 Bed 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $1.79 |
| 117 Swan St, Unit 2 | 117 Swan St | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Mill Falls | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.30 |
| 72 Birchwood Rd, Unit 2 | 72 Birchwood Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Abbott Landing, LLC | Bradstreet Deluxe (A-B2BR) | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| 115 Bennington St, Unit 1 | 115 Bennington St | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 70 Crescent St, Unit 2nd floor | 70 Crescent St | 3BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Clough Farm Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Riverwalk Lofts | One Bedroom Loft Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| 59 Waverley Rd, Unit 3 | 59 Waverley Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Methuen Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Methuen?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Methuen is at Saunders Crossing listed at $1,677.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Methuen Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Methuen Apartment is $1,585 at Hamilton Park.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Methuen Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Methuen is starting from $1,820 at Clough Farm Apartments.
What is the most affordable Methuen Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Methuen Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pacific Mill Lofts and starts from $2,640.
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