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126 Lowell St

Terrace Gardens

2 Main Street

Peabody Place, LLC.

148 Washington St

40R Highland Ave

10 Howard St, Unit 2

10 Howard St, Unit 3

10 Howard St, Unit 1
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2 Kingsley Terrace

2 Kingsley Terrace, Unit 9

366 Essex St

Historic 1 Harbor St

7 Berry St

33-35 Essex Ct, Unit 1
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233 Lafayette St

303 Broadway

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8 Hersey St, Unit 3

8 Hersey St

141 Franklin St

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102 Holten St, Unit 102 holten st 3

75 Haviland Ave

472 Essex St

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20 Locust St

90 Ford St
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257 Washington St, Unit 3

257 Washington St, Unit 3

257 Washington St, Unit 11

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Princeton Crossing

257 Washington St, Unit 16

8 Hancock St, Unit 1L

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30 Gardner St, Unit 2

257 Washington St, Unit 16

Folly Hill Meadows
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454 Chatham St, Unit apt2

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230 Broadway, Unit #2

13 School St

127 Washington St

17 Pickman St

15 River St

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116 Lafayette St

126 Union St

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Peabody Studio Apartments | $2,363 | $1,100 | $3,989 |
| Cheap Peabody 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,585 | $1,400 | $3,831 |
| Cheap Peabody 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,086 | $1,600 | $5,164 |
| Cheap Peabody 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,401 | $2,675 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Peabody 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,050 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Peabody, MA
Pricing Updated: 05/30/2026Current 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Peabody | $3,300 | $1,800 | 8 |
Cheapest Available Peabody Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Peabody, MA is a Studio unit found at Salem Highlands in the South Salem neighborhood priced from $1,700. Mosaic in the Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Peabody apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Highlands | Studio, non-renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Mosaic | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| River Drive Apartments | S1G | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| 20 Locust St | Concept 4 | 1BR,1BA | $2,052 |
| Maple Square Apartments | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,150 |
| Folly Hill Meadows | 1Bd 1Bt (820 sq ft) | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peabody, MA
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Peabody area is the $0.78 price per square foot 12 Walter St Model at 12 Walter St, Unit #1 in the in the East Lynn neighborhood starting from $3,275. The second greatest value Peabody apartment is the 6 March St Model at 6 March St, Unit 6 March St starting at $3,600 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Centerville 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Walter St, Unit #1 | 12 Walter St | 3BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| 6 March St, Unit 6 March St | 6 March St | 4BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| 23 Gardner St | 23 Gardner St | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 13 Becket St, Unit 2 | 13 Becket St | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Michaels Landing | TOP FLOOR 2BED 2BATH | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| 46 Grove St, Unit 3 | 46 Grove St | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 63 Ingalls St, Unit APT1 | 63 Ingalls St | 3BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 454 Chatham St, Unit apt2 | 454 Chatham St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 230 Broadway, Unit #2 | 230 Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 20 Locust St | Concept 4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
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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 Salem Highlands 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 $1,795 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 $2,292 at Ezio‘s Place.
What is the most affordable Peabody Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Peabody Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bradlee Danvers and starts from $3,659.
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