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property at 161 Exchange St

161 Exchange St

LynnMA01901
property at 116 Lafayette St

116 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970
property at 299 Nahant Rd

299 Nahant Rd

NahantMA01908

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property at 102 Margin St

102 Margin St

SalemMA01970
property at 223 Essex St

223 Essex St

MelroseMA02176

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property at 116-124A Central Ave
property at 80 Sagamore St

80 Sagamore St

LynnMA01902
property at 303 Broadway

303 Broadway

LynnMA01904
property at 8 Joyce St

8 Joyce St

LynnMA01902
property at 56 Johnson St

56 Johnson St

LynnMA01902
property at 6 Venice St

6 Venice St, Unit C6

6 Venice St
DanversMA01923

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property at 6 Venice St

6 Venice St

DanversMA01923
property at 297 Nahant Rd

297 Nahant Rd

NahantMA01908
property at 9 Andrew St

9 Andrew St, Unit 16

9 Andrew St
SalemMA01970

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property at 1 Mill St Ct

1 Mill St Ct, Unit 1

1 Mill St Ct
DanversMA01923
property at 13 Essex St

13 Essex St, Unit 1

13 Essex St
SalemMA01970

Peabody, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Peabody, MA

Pricing Updated: 10/13/2025

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$2,900$2,5002

Cheapest Available Peabody Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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. Mosaic in the Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Peabody apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Drive ApartmentsS1GStudio,1BA$1,700
Mosaic0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,745
University Square South0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,900
University Square North0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,900
Princeton CrossingDog Friendly One Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1,999
Maple Square ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$2,025
Ezio‘s PlaceAffordable Unit (income restricted)1BR,1BA$2,050
eaves PeabodyA21BR,1BA$2,171
Hawthorne CommonsThe McIntire1BR,1BA$2,190

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peabody, MA and Nearby

As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Peabody area is the $0.35 price per square foot 122 Chestnut St Model at 122 Chestnut St, Unit 002 in the in the East Lynn neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Peabody apartment is the 23 Gardner St Model at 23 Gardner St starting at $2,600 with a $1.86 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.
122 Chestnut St, Unit 002122 Chestnut St5BR,2BA$0.35
23 Gardner St23 Gardner St2BR,1BA$1.86
197 Eutaw Ave, Unit Apt 2197 Eutaw Ave3BR,1BA$2.46
20 Locust StConcept 22BR,2BA$2.26
20 High Street Lynn, MA 019022BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.40
6 Arthur St, Unit 36 Arthur St2BR,1BA$2.60
29 Locust St, Unit 229 Locust St2BR,1BA$2.40
52 Roslyn St, Unit 252 Roslyn St2BR,1BA$2.33
31 Walter St, Unit 331 Walter St2BR,1BA$2.57
Ezio‘s PlaceAffordable Unit (income restricted)1BR,1BA$2.41

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There are currently 459 Apartments for Rent in Peabody, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $5,000. There are also 66 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Peabody ranging from $910 to $4,800.

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 $910 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,596.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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