Cheap Homes for Rent in Peabody, MA from $1,250 (17 Rentals)

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property at 116 Lafayette St
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
1 Bedroom, 5 Bath Home for Rent
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116 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970
property at 3 Isabella St
$1,550

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Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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3 Isabella St

LynnMA01902
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 25 Roslyn St
$1,790

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Base Rent$1,790

Total Monthly Price$1,790
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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25 Roslyn St

SalemMA01970

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property at 81 Franklin St
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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81 Franklin St

LynnMA01902
property at 102 Bridge St
$1,939

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Base Rent$1,939

Total Monthly Price$1,939
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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102 Bridge St

SalemMA01970
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 8 Walbridge St
$2,015

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Base Rent$2,015

Total Monthly Price$2,015
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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8 Walbridge St

BostonMA02135
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

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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

Peabody, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Peabody, MA

Pricing Updated: 09/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Peabody, MA area range in price from $1,600 to $3,500 with an overall median price of $2,400. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Peabody Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Peabody$2,400$1,6007

Cheapest Available Peabody Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Peabody, MA is a Studio unit found at Salem Highlands in the South Salem neighborhood priced from $1,700. Mosaic in the Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Peabody apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Salem HighlandsStudio, non-renovatedStudio,1BA$1,700
MosaicStudiosStudio,1BA$1,725
10 Summer Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,800
256 Washington1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,850
University Square North1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peabody, MA

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Peabody area is the $0.23 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Chestnut Street in the in the East Lynn neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Peabody apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at 23 Prince Street Apartments starting at $3,750 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Choate Farm 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.
Chestnut Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.23
23 Prince Street ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.88
39 Salem St, Unit 139 Salem St3BR,1BA$2.20
74 Aborn St, Unit 374 Aborn St2BR,1BA$1.92
29 Savory St29 Savory St2BR,1BA$2.17
6 Berry St, Unit 16 Berry St2BR,1BA$1.92
65 Eutaw Ave, Unit 65 Eutaw Ave, Lynn 1st floor65 Eutaw Ave2BR,1BA$2.17
20 Locust StConcept 22BR,2BA$2.26
15 Hancock St, Unit 315 Hancock St1BR,1BA$2.00
7 Berry St1 Bedroom - 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1.90

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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 533 Apartments for Rent in Peabody, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $4,415. There are also 95 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Peabody ranging from $1,550 to $4,950.

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 $1,550 to $4,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,892.

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 $4,415, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.

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