Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Peabody Neighborhood of Peabody, MA from $600 (17 Rentals)

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property at 126 Lowell St

$1,800

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$1,800

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126 Lowell St

PeabodyMA01960
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2 Main Street
Studio Apartments

2 Main Street

2 Main StPeabody, MA 01960

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property at 148 Washington St

$2,150

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$2,150

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148 Washington St

PeabodyMA01960
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Gardner Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Gardner Commons

22 Pulaski StPeabody, MA 01960

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property at 2 Mcdewell Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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2 Mcdewell Ave

DanversMA01923
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122 Boston
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

122 Boston

122 Boston StSalem, MA 01970

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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 Salem Highlands priced from $1,700. River Drive Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Central Peabody apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Salem HighlandsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
River Drive ApartmentsS1GStudio,1BA$1,850
Hawthorne CommonsThe Chestnut1BR,1BA$2,464
14 NorthAster Gardens (A1B)1BR,1BA$2,509
Essex Apartment HomesProspect1BR,1BA$2,532

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Peabody, MA

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Peabody area is the $1.78 price per square foot 84 Endicott St Model at 84 Endicott St, Unit 1-R in the in the South Peabody neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Central Peabody apartment is the 6 Berry St Model at 6 Berry St, Unit 1 starting at $2,250 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the South Peabody 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.
84 Endicott St, Unit 1-R84 Endicott St3BR,1BA$1.78
6 Berry St, Unit 16 Berry St2BR,1BA$1.88
Grove Street Landing2D2BR,2BA$2.78
River Properties2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.69
4 Berry St4 Berry St3BR,1BA$3.20
eaves PeabodyB22BR,1BA$3.11
Essex Apartment HomesProspect1BR,1BA$3.07
Hawthorne CommonsThe Hamilton1BR,1BA$3.24
14 NorthAster Gardens (A1B)1BR,1BA$3.32
Salem HighlandsStudio RenovatedStudio ,1BA$3.58

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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!

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 Salem Highlands 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 $1,975 at Salem Highlands.

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 $2,400 at Salem Highlands.

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