
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Peabody, MA from $600 (105 Rentals)
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76 Lowell St

17-19 Bowditch St

52 County St

Terrace Gardens

122 Lowell St

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296 Lynn St, Unit #C, Unit #C

11 Park St

Ezio‘s Place

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eaves Peabody
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Alexan Peabody

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14 North

52 Washington St

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67 Russell St, Unit 2 Bedroom In-Law, Unit 2 Bedroom In-Law

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6 Berry St, Unit 1, Unit 1

4 Northend St

2 Main Street

Peabody Place, LLC.

Gardner Commons
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8 Walnut St

16 Paleologos St

245 Elliott St

11 Porter St

40R Highland Ave

65 Moulton St

The Residences at St. James

Salem Heights

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2 Johnsons Ter

55 N Belgian Rd
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585 Essex St

236 Euclid Ave

4 Kingsley Terrace, Unit 10

2 Kingsley Terrace

2 Kingsley Terrace, Unit 9

Salem Highlands

160 Federal St

366 Essex St

33-35 Essex Ct, Unit Unit 1

542 Eastern Ave
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50 Baldwin St

138 Franklin St

1 Harbor St

7 Berry St

260 Washington St

231 Lafayette St

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Historic 1 Harbor St

233 Lafayette St, Unit 4

25 Hamilton Ave, Unit 3
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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 | $1,928 | $1,100 | $3,089 |
| Cheap Peabody 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,497 | $1,450 | $3,909 |
| Cheap Peabody 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,974 | $1,600 | $5,292 |
| Cheap Peabody 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,459 | $2,382 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Peabody 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,450 | $3,000 | $4,000 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Peabody, MA
Pricing Updated: 04/15/2026Current 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 | $3,700 | $1,100 | 13 |
Cheapest Available Peabody Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Peabody, MA is a Studio unit found at The Residences at St. James in the South Salem neighborhood priced from $1,400. Salem Highlands in the South Salem neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Peabody apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at St. James | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Salem Highlands | Studio, non-renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Mosaic | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| River Drive Apartments | S1G | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| 260 Washington Apartments – Modern Living in the Heart of Salem | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 7 Berry St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Historic 1 Harbor St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Princeton Crossing | Dog Friendly One Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peabody, MA
As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Peabody area is the $1.88 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at 23 Prince Street Apartments in the in the Choate Farm neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Peabody apartment is the 84 Endicott St Model at 84 Endicott St, Unit 1-R starting at $3,500 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the South Peabody 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Prince Street Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.88 |
| 84 Endicott St, Unit 1-R | 84 Endicott St | 3BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 127 Canal St, Unit 3 | 127 Canal St | 4BR,2BA | $2.12 |
| 41 Collins St, Unit 2 | 41 Collins St | 4BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 23 Gardner St | 23 Gardner St | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 13 Becket St, Unit 2 | 13 Becket St | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 30 Henry Ave, Unit 3 | 30 Henry Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 6 Berry St, Unit 1 | 6 Berry St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 20 Locust St | Concept 2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| 2 Johnsons Ter | 2 Johnsons Ter | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
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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 The Residences at St. James listed at $1,400.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Peabody Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Peabody Apartment is $1,725 at The Residences at St. James.
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 $2,245 at Princeton Crossing.
What is the most affordable Peabody Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Peabody Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 23 Prince Street Apartments and starts from $3,750.
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