Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Peabody Neighborhood of Peabody, MA from $1,700 (4 Rentals)

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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
Available Now
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72 Lowell St

PeabodyMA01960

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property at 7 Spring St Ct
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 15
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7 Spring St Ct

PeabodyMA01960
property at 10 Beaver St
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

10 Beaver St

SalemMA01970

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Peabody, MA

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Peabody area is the $3.15 price per square foot 1 James St Model at 1 James St, Unit 2 in the in the South Peabody neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value Downtown Peabody apartment is the 74 Aborn St Model at 74 Aborn St, Unit Unit 3 starting at $2,300 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the South Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Peabody apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1 James St, Unit 21 James St4BR,2BA$3.15
74 Aborn St, Unit Unit 374 Aborn St2BR,1BA$1.92
6 Berry St, Unit 16 Berry St2BR,1BA$1.92
Rosenfelt Building, LLC.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.29
Grove Street Landing1E-A1BR,1BA$3.93

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Downtown Peabody, Peabody, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Peabody

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Peabody?

There are currently 73 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Peabody, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,850 to $4,100. There are also 11 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Peabody ranging from $1,700 to $4,100.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Peabody ranges from $1,700 to $4,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,669.

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