Cheap Homes for Rent in Peabody, MA from $1,200 (16 Rentals)

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property at 116 Lafayette St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 5 Bath Home for Rent

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116 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970
property at 126 Union St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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126 Union St

LynnMA01902

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property at 4 Mill St

$1,700

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Mill St, Unit 5

4 Mill St
PeabodyMA01960
property at 4 Mill St

$1,700

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$1,700

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4 Mill St, Unit 9

4 Mill St
PeabodyMA01960
property at 100 Magnolia Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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100 Magnolia Ave

LynnMA01904

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property at 73 Baldwin St

$1,850 - $1,995

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$1,850 - $1,995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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73 Baldwin St

LynnMA01902
property at 1077-1077 Beacon St

$1,995

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$1,995

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1077-1077 Beacon St

BrooklineMA02446
property at 15 Lynde St

$2,000

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$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Lynde St

SalemMA01970

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Peabody, MA

Pricing Updated: 07/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Peabody, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Peabody Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Peabody$3,100$1,50012

Cheapest Available Peabody Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Peabody, MA is a Studio unit found at River Drive Apartments in the Central Peabody neighborhood priced from $1,700. Salem Highlands in the South Salem neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Peabody apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Drive ApartmentsS1GStudio,1BA$1,700
Salem HighlandsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
MosaicStudio 11BR,1BA$1,795
278 Lafayette St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,900
7 Berry St2 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peabody, MA

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Peabody area is the $1.91 price per square foot 13 Becket St Model at 13 Becket St, Unit 2 in the in the South Salem neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value Peabody apartment is the 13 Becket St Model at 13 Becket St, Unit 2 starting at $2,675 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the South Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Peabody apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
13 Becket St, Unit 213 Becket St2BR,1BA$1.91
13 Becket St, Unit 213 Becket St2BR,1BA$1.91
63 Ingalls St, Unit APT163 Ingalls St3BR,1BA$2.29
Michaels LandingFIRST FLOOR CORNER2BR,2BA$2.42
20 Locust StConcept 22BR,2BA$2.26
8 Arthur St, Unit 18 Arthur St3BR,1BA$2.19
454 Chatham St, Unit apt2454 Chatham St2BR,1BA$2.00
36 Beaver St, Unit Beaver St36 Beaver St2BR,1BA$2.38
7 Berry St2 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90
31 Walter St31 Walter St2BR,1BA$2.50

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Peabody, MA
Population: 53,278

Ranked #736

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Peabody

What type of rentals are currently available in Peabody?

There are currently 528 Apartments for Rent in Peabody, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $4,800. There are also 75 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Peabody ranging from $1,400 to $11,900.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Peabody ranges from $1,400 to $11,900 with an average monthly rent of $4,213.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Peabody?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Peabody range from $2,500 to $4,178, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $4,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.

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