Cheap Apartments for Rent in Peabody, MA from $600 (70 Rentals)

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6 Castle Cir, Unit B
$1,600
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$1,600

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6 Castle Cir, Unit B

6 Castle CirPeabody, MA 01960
property at 126 Lowell St

$1,800

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$1,800

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126 Lowell St

PeabodyMA01960
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2 Main Street

2 Main StPeabody, MA 01960
property at 148 Washington St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

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148 Washington St

PeabodyMA01960
property at 40R Highland Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

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40R Highland Ave

SalemMA01970

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property at 2 Kingsley Terrace

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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property at 366 Essex St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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366 Essex St

SalemMA01970

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property at 233 Lafayette St

$1,900 - $2,650

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$1,900

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233 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970
property at 303 Broadway

$1,950 - $2,400

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$1,950

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$1,950

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303 Broadway

LynnMA01904
property at 8 Hersey St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

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8 Hersey St

SalemMA01970
property at 141 Franklin St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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141 Franklin St

LynnMA01902
property at 75 Haviland Ave

$2,000 - $2,500

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$2,000

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75 Haviland Ave

LynnMA01902
property at 472 Essex St

$1,800 - $2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

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472 Essex St

LynnMA01902
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20 Locust St
$2,052
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$2,052

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property at 90 Ford St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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90 Ford St

LynnMA01904

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454 Chatham St, Unit apt2
$2,199
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$2,199

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454 Chatham St, Unit apt2

454 Chatham StLynn, MA 01902
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property at 13 School St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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13 School St

BeverlyMA01915
property at 127 Washington St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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property at 17 Pickman St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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17 Pickman St

SalemMA01970
property at 15 River St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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15 River St

BeverlyMA01915
property at 116 Lafayette St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

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116 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970
property at 126 Union St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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126 Union St

LynnMA01902

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Peabody, MA

Pricing Updated: 05/30/2026

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$3,300$1,8008

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Salem HighlandsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
Mosaic1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,795
River Drive ApartmentsS1GStudio,1BA$1,800
20 Locust StConcept 41BR,1BA$2,052
Maple Square ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$2,150
Folly Hill Meadows1Bd 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
12 Walter St, Unit #112 Walter St3BR,1BA$0.78
6 March St, Unit 6 March St6 March St4BR,1BA$2.40
23 Gardner St23 Gardner St2BR,1BA$1.86
13 Becket St, Unit 213 Becket St2BR,1BA$1.91
Michaels LandingTOP FLOOR 2BED 2BATH2BR,2BA$2.50
46 Grove St, Unit 346 Grove St3BR,1BA$2.50
63 Ingalls St, Unit APT163 Ingalls St3BR,1BA$2.29
454 Chatham St, Unit apt2454 Chatham St2BR,1BA$2.00
230 Broadway, Unit #2230 Broadway2BR,1BA$2.20
20 Locust StConcept 41BR,1BA$2.41

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Peabody, MA
Population: 53,278

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in US Census Population by City

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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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