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

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111 Main St

PeabodyMA01960
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2 Main Street
Studio Apartments

2 Main Street

2 Main StPeabody, MA 01960
property at 585 Essex St

585 Essex St

LynnMA01901

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property at 108 Franklin St

108 Franklin St

LynnMA01902

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Cobbet Hill
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cobbet Hill

498 Essex StLynn, MA 01902
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The Lighthouses
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lighthouses

34 Peabody StSalem, MA 01970
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143 Canal St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

143 Canal St

143 Canal StSalem, MA 01970
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Floating Bridge Pond
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Floating Bridge Pond

627-631 Eastern AveLynn, MA 01902
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Peabody, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Peabody, MA

Pricing Updated: 09/26/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Peabody$2,550$1,6003

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Drive ApartmentsS1GStudio,1BA$1,700
Mosaic0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,745
University Square North0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,950
University Square South0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,000
Maple Square ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
23 Gardner St23 Gardner St2BR,1BA$1.86
48 Hamilton Ave, Unit 348 Hamilton Ave3BR,1BA$2.33
20 Locust StConcept 22BR,2BA$2.26
20 High Street Lynn, MA 019022BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.40
29 Locust St, Unit 229 Locust St2BR,1BA$2.40
52 Roslyn St, Unit 252 Roslyn St2BR,1BA$2.33
14 NorthAviary Gardens Loft (A1AL)1BR,1BA$2.74
31 Walter St, Unit 331 Walter St2BR,1BA$2.57
Ezio‘s PlaceAffordable Unit (income restricted)1BR,1BA$2.41
Folly Hill Meadows1Bd 1Bt (820 sq ft)1BR,1BA$2.74

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Getting Around Peabody, MA

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

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.

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