
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Peabody, MA from $600 (21 Rentals)
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Salem Heights

585 Essex St
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503 Chestnut St

192 Washington St

108 Franklin St

The Residences at St. James

Salem Highlands

1 Kingsley Terrace

8 Windsor Ave
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3 Kingsley Terrace

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2 Kingsley Terrace

Fairweather Apartments (Age 62+ Community)
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Peabody, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Peabody?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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Cheap Peabody Studio Apartments | $2,072 | $1,475 | $3,260 |
Cheap Peabody 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $1,350 | $3,751 |
Cheap Peabody 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,061 | $1,500 | $5,000 |
Cheap Peabody 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,323 | $2,300 | $4,795 |
Cheap Peabody 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,511 | $2,900 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Peabody, MA
Pricing Updated: 09/26/2025Current apartment rentals in the Peabody, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Peabody Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Peabody | $2,550 | $1,600 | 3 |
Cheapest Available Peabody Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Peabody, MA is a Studio unit found at River Drive Apartments in the Central Peabody neighborhood priced from $1,700. Mosaic in the Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Peabody apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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River Drive Apartments | S1G | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Mosaic | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
University Square North | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
University Square South | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Maple Square Apartments | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peabody, MA
As of September 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Peabody area is the $1.86 price per square foot 23 Gardner St Model at 23 Gardner St in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Peabody apartment is the 48 Hamilton Ave Model at 48 Hamilton Ave, Unit 3 starting at $3,000 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Peabody apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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23 Gardner St | 23 Gardner St | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
48 Hamilton Ave, Unit 3 | 48 Hamilton Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.33 |
20 Locust St | Concept 2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
20 High Street Lynn, MA 01902 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
29 Locust St, Unit 2 | 29 Locust St | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
52 Roslyn St, Unit 2 | 52 Roslyn St | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
14 North | Aviary Gardens Loft (A1AL) | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
31 Walter St, Unit 3 | 31 Walter St | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
Ezio‘s Place | Affordable Unit (income restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
Folly Hill Meadows | 1Bd 1Bt (820 sq ft) | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
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Walk Score®
62 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Peabody Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Peabody?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Peabody is at River Drive Apartments listed at $1,700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Peabody Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Peabody Apartment is $1,995 at Mosaic.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Peabody Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Peabody is starting from $2,199 at Peabody Place, LLC..
What is the most affordable Peabody Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Peabody Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alexan Peabody and starts from $3,755.
Expert Rental Resources
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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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