Cheap Apartments for Rent in Peabody, MA from $1,550 (61 Rentals)

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2 Main Street
Studio Apartments

2 Main Street

2 Main StPeabody, MA 01960
property at 4 Mill St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Mill St, Unit 5

4 Mill St
PeabodyMA01960
property at 4 Mill St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Mill St, Unit 9

4 Mill St
PeabodyMA01960
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36 Endicott St
$1,700 - $2,200
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$1,700 - $2,200

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$1,700 - $2,200
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

36 Endicott St

36 Endicott StSalem, MA 01970
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property at 99 Laighton St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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99 Laighton St

LynnMA01902
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Mosaic
Rent Specials
$1,725 - $2,500
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$1,725 - $2,500

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$1,725 - $2,500
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mosaic

75 Baldwin StLynn, MA 01902
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property at 6 School St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6 School St

SalemMA01970
property at 19 Halford Pl

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom Rentals

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19 Halford Pl

LynnMA01902

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property at 1 Hazel St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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1 Hazel St

SalemMA01970
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15 Hancock St, Unit 3
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

15 Hancock St, Unit 3

15 Hancock StSalem, MA 01970
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property at 70 Mudge St

$2,000 - $2,500

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$2,000

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$2,000

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70 Mudge St

LynnMA01902
property at 31 Forrester St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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31 Forrester St

SalemMA01970
property at 6 Northey St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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6 Northey St

SalemMA01970
property at 6 St Paul St

$2,150

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$2,150

Total Monthly Price
$2,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

6 St Paul St

SalemMA01970

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property at 35 Collins St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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35 Collins St, Unit 92

35 Collins St
DanversMA01923
property at 6 Gallows Hill Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6 Gallows Hill Rd

SalemMA01970
property at 7 Harris St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 1

7 Harris St

SalemMA01970
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31 Walter St
$2,200 - $2,425
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$2,200 - $2,425

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$2,200 - $2,425
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

31 Walter St

31 Walter StLynn, MA 01902
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property at 116 Lafayette St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 5 Bath Home for Rent

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116 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970

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The Lighthouses
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lighthouses

34 Peabody StSalem, MA 01970
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Cobbet Hill
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cobbet Hill

498 Essex StLynn, MA 01902
property at 3 Isabella St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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3 Isabella St

LynnMA01902
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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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122 Boston
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

122 Boston

122 Boston StSalem, MA 01970

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Peabody, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Peabody, MA

Pricing Updated: 08/30/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Peabody, MA area range in price from $1,900 to $4,150 with an overall median price of $2,550. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Peabody Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Peabody$2,550$1,90014

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
10 Summer Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,800
University Square North1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895
7 Berry St1 Bedroom - 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,900
Maple Square ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$2,025
River Drive ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2,250
Boston/Federal Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peabody, MA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Peabody area is the $0.23 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Chestnut Street in the in the East Lynn neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Peabody apartment is the 74 Aborn St Model at 74 Aborn St, Unit Unit 3 starting at $2,350 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the South Salem 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.
Chestnut Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.23
74 Aborn St, Unit Unit 374 Aborn St2BR,1BA$1.96
Michaels LandingTHIRD FLOOR CORNER2BR,2BA$2.63
20 Locust StConcept 22BR,2BA$2.26
Station 1012 Bed A2BR,2BA$2.73
7 Berry St1 Bedroom - 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1.90
29 Park St, Unit 3 bedroom with 2 off street parking spaces29 Park St3BR,1BA$2.65
85 Lynnfield St, Unit 285 Lynnfield St2BR,1BA$2.60
31 Walter St31 Walter St2BR,1BA$2.47
University Square North1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.43

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Peabody, MA
Population: 53,278

Ranked #736

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 $2,250 at River Drive Apartments.

What is the most affordable Peabody Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Peabody Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 14 North and starts from $3,393.

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