Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Peabody Neighborhood of Peabody, MA from $600 (8 Rentals)

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2 Main StPeabody, MA 01960

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Central Peabody, Peabody, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Peabody Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Peabody area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at River Drive Apartments priced from $1,700. Princeton Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,999. Here are the most affordable Central Peabody apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Drive ApartmentsS1GStudio,1BA$1,700
Princeton CrossingDog Friendly One Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1,999
eaves PeabodyA21BR,1BA$2,171

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Peabody, MA

As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Peabody area is the $3.15 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Peabody Park in the in the South Peabody neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value Central Peabody apartment is the The Dickens Model at Hawthorne Commons starting at $2,200 with a $2.76 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Peabody Park2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$3.15
Hawthorne CommonsThe Dickens1BR,1BA$2.76
Essex Apartment HomesCross1BR,1BA$3.14
14 NorthAviary Gardens (A1A)1BR,1BA$3.09
eaves PeabodyA11BR,1BA$3.38
Princeton CrossingDog Friendly One Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$3.33
River Drive ApartmentsS1GStudio ,1BA$5.03
Furnished Studio-Boston - PeabodyFurnished Studio-Boston - PeabodyStudio ,1BA$10.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Peabody, Peabody, MA

Ranked #3

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Peabody. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Peabody Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Peabody?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Peabody is at River Drive Apartments listed at $1,700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Peabody Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Peabody Apartment is $1,999 at Princeton Crossing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Peabody Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Peabody is starting from $2,250 at River Drive Apartments.

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