
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Peabody Neighborhood of Peabody, MA from $600 (33 Rentals)
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69 Washington St

39 Dustin St

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14 North

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6 Berry St, Unit 1

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76 Lynn St, Unit Second floor

24 Tracey St
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74 Aborn St, Unit 3

122 Foster St

25 Sherman St

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eaves Peabody

8 Crowninshield St

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Essex Apartment Homes

25 Franklin St

84 Aborn St, Unit 1303
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4 Mill St, Unit 5

4 Mill St, Unit 9

Peabody Place, LLC.

Gardner Commons

Peabody Park

37 Osborne Hill Dr

Salem Highlands
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Grove Street Landing

Princeton Crossing

391 Cedar Brook Rd

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Hawthorne Commons

River Drive Apartments

Perry Street Apartments

122 Boston

10 Beaver St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Peabody?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Peabody Studio Apartments | $2,155 | $1,700 | $3,539 |
| Central Peabody 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,504 | $1,925 | $3,130 |
| Central Peabody 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,756 | $2,100 | $3,671 |
| Central Peabody 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,210 | $2,500 | $3,741 |
| Central Peabody 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,775 | $3,400 | $4,150 |
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There are currently 33 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 Studio unit found at River Drive Apartments priced from $1,625. Salem Highlands has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Central Peabody apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Drive Apartments | S1G | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| Salem Highlands | Studio, non-renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| 14 North | Alpine Meadows (A1C) | 1BR,1BA | $2,239 |
| Hawthorne Commons | The Chestnut | 1BR,1BA | $2,510 |
| eaves Peabody | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2,513 |
| Grove Street Landing | 1E | 1BR,1BA | $2,525 |
| Essex Apartment Homes | Prospect | 1BR,1BA | $2,620 |
| River Properties | 2 Bed 1 bath 70 Boston Street | 2BR,1BA | $2,925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Peabody, MA
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Peabody area is the $2.00 price per square foot 74 Aborn St Model at 74 Aborn St, Unit 3 in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Central Peabody apartment is the 33 Water St Model at 33 Water St, Unit Apt 1 starting at $3,300 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the Choate Farm 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Aborn St, Unit 3 | 74 Aborn St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 33 Water St, Unit Apt 1 | 33 Water St | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.75 |
| 6 Berry St, Unit 1 | 6 Berry St | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| River Properties | 2 Bed 1 bath 70 Boston Street | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| eaves Peabody | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| Essex Apartment Homes | Prospect | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| Hawthorne Commons | The Hamilton | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| 14 North | Aster Gardens (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Grove Street Landing | 1E-A | 1BR,1BA | $3.93 |
| Salem Highlands | Studio Renovated | Studio ,1BA | $3.58 |
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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 $2,925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Peabody?
The cheapest apartment in Central Peabody is Salem Highlands which is listed at $1,975, while the average apartment in Central Peabody costs $2,602.
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 4 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 $122 which is $2,480 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Peabody.
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