Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Peabody Neighborhood of Peabody, MA from $1,000 (13 Rentals)
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Central Peabody, Peabody, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Peabody?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Peabody Studio Apartments | $2,210 | $1,050 | $2,699 |
Central Peabody 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,744 | $1,800 | $7,200 |
Central Peabody 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,317 | $2,250 | $10,000+ |
Central Peabody 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,824 | $2,400 | $5,060 |
Central Peabody 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Peabody Neighborhood of Peabody, MA.
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Cheapest Available Central Peabody Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Peabody area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at River Drive Apartments priced from $2,100. Princeton Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,190. Here are the most affordable Central Peabody apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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River Drive Apartments | A1G | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Princeton Crossing | One BR Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $2,190 |
Ezio‘s Place | Affordable Unit (income restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
eaves Peabody | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,255 |
Alexan Peabody | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,363 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Peabody, MA
As of May 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Peabody area is the $2.00 price per square foot 46 Holten St Model at 46 Holten St, Unit #1 in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Central Peabody apartment is the 215 River Rock Residences Model at River Properties starting at $3,025 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the South Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Peabody apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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46 Holten St, Unit #1 | 46 Holten St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
River Properties | 215 River Rock Residences | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
174 Lynn St, Unit #2 | 174 Lynn St | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
26 Northend St, Unit #2 | 26 Northend St | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
9 Bowditch St, Unit #2 | 9 Bowditch St | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
47 Holten St, Unit #1 | 47 Holten St | 3BR,1BA | $2.90 |
91 Lowell St, Unit #3 | 91 Lowell St | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
85 Lowell St, Unit #1 | 85 Lowell St | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Ezio‘s Place | Affordable Unit (income restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
21 N Central St, Unit #2 | 21 N Central St | Studio ,1BA | $2.76 |
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Getting Around the Central Peabody Neighborhood in Peabody, MA
Walk Score®
64 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Peabody Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Peabody?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Peabody is under $2,381.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Peabody?
The cheapest apartment in Central Peabody is River Drive Apartments which is listed at $2,100, while the average apartment in Central Peabody costs $4,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Peabody?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Central Peabody that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Central Peabody?
Cheap apartments in Central Peabody have an average cost of $128 which is $4,122 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Peabody.
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