Cheap Homes for Rent in Methuen, MA from $1,200 (24 Rentals)

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property at 516 River St

$1,200

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$1,200

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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516 River St

HaverhillMA01832
property at 26 Lafayette St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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26 Lafayette St

HaverhillMA01832
property at 11 Lawrence St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 Lawrence St, Unit 309

11 Lawrence St
LawrenceMA01840

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property at 11 Thornton Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 Thornton Ave

LawrenceMA01841
property at 75 Beacon St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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75 Beacon St

LawrenceMA01843
property at 99 Cluff Crossing Rd

$1,900

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$1,900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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99 Cluff Crossing Rd, Unit 5

99 Cluff Crossing Rd
SalemNH03079
property at 46 Amesbury St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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46 Amesbury St

LawrenceMA01840
property at 645 W Lowell Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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645 W Lowell Ave

HaverhillMA01832
property at 206 Primrose St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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206 Primrose St

HaverhillMA01830

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property at 16 Balmoral St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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16 Balmoral St

AndoverMA01810
property at 354 N Main St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

354 N Main St

AndoverMA01810
property at 5 Porter Rd

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 15

5 Porter Rd

AndoverMA01810
property at 700 Robbins Ave

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

2 Bedroom Rentals

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700 Robbins Ave

DracutMA01826
property at 46-48-48 S Prospect St

$2,200

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$2,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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46-48-48 S Prospect St

HaverhillMA01835
property at 67 Farnham St

$2,200

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$2,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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67 Farnham St, Unit 3

67 Farnham St
LawrenceMA01843

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Methuen, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Methuen Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Methuen, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 53 Bradford St in the Colonial Heights neighborhood priced from $1,000. 340 Haverhill St in the Colonial Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,280. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Methuen apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
53 Bradford St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,000
340 Haverhill St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,280
LOWELL ARMS APARTMENTSStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
352-354 Haverhill St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,600
348-350 Haverhill St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Methuen, MA and Nearby

As of July 06, 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 Bradstreet Standard (A-B2B) Model at Abbott Landing, LLC starting at $2,500 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Industrial Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Methuen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pacific Mill Lofts3 Bed 3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.79
Abbott Landing, LLCBradstreet Standard (A-B2B)2BR,2BA$2.04
59 Waverley Rd, Unit 359 Waverley Rd2BR,1BA$2.10
72 Pleasant St, Unit 172 Pleasant St2BR,1BA$2.35
195 Farnham St, Unit 195 Farnham St195 Farnham St3BR,1BA$2.10
Riverwalk LoftsOne Bedroom Loft Standard1BR,1BA$2.23
354 ParkTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.38
215 Canal St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.42
226 Main St, Unit 2226 Main St1BR,1BA$2.13
Museum SquareThe Essex1BR,1BA$2.47

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Methuen, MA
Population: 50,698

Ranked #767

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Methuen

What type of rentals are currently available in Methuen?

There are currently 405 Apartments for Rent in Methuen, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,331 to $26,020. There are also 60 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Methuen ranging from $1,200 to $12,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Methuen?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Methuen ranges from $1,200 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,600.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Methuen?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Methuen range from $2,100 to $6,781, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

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