Cheap Homes for Rent in the Central Peabody Neighborhood of Peabody, MA from $1,600 (6 Rentals)

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property at 4 Mill St
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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4 Mill St, Unit 5

4 Mill St
PeabodyMA01960
property at 72 Lowell St
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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72 Lowell St

PeabodyMA01960

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property at 2 Ledgewood Way
$1,990

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Base Rent$1,990

Total Monthly Price$1,990
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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2 Ledgewood Way

PeabodyMA01960
property at 10 Beaver St
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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10 Beaver St

SalemMA01970
property at 35 Collins St
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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35 Collins St, Unit 92

35 Collins St
DanversMA01923

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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 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,250. 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 ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2,250
14 NorthAster Gardens (A1B)1BR,1BA$2,361

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Peabody, MA

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Peabody area is the $1.92 price per square foot 74 Aborn St Model at 74 Aborn St, Unit Unit 3 in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Central Peabody apartment is the 33 Water St Model at 33 Water St, Unit Apt 1 starting at $3,200 with a $2.67 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
74 Aborn St, Unit Unit 374 Aborn St2BR,1BA$1.92
33 Water St, Unit Apt 133 Water St2BR,2.5BA$2.67
6 Berry St, Unit 16 Berry St2BR,1BA$1.92
River Properties2 Bed 1 bath 70 Boston Street2BR,1BA$2.81
Essex Apartment HomesProspect1BR,1BA$3.09
76 Lynn St, Unit Second floor76 Lynn St2BR,1BA$2.88
14 NorthAster Gardens (A1B)1BR,1BA$3.13
Princeton CrossingDog Friendly Two Bedroom Standard2BR,1BA$3.56
River Drive ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$3.26
Salem HighlandsStudio RenovatedStudio ,1BA$3.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Peabody

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Peabody?

There are currently 116 Apartments for Rent in Central Peabody, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $4,043. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Peabody ranging from $1,600 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Peabody?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Peabody ranges from $1,600 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,753.

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