Cheap Homes for Rent in Peabody, MA from $1,200 (15 Rentals)

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property at 116 Lafayette St

$1,250

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1 Bedroom, 5 Bath Condo for Rent

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116 Lafayette St

SalemMA01970
property at 126 Union St

$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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126 Union St

LynnMA01902

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property at 73 High Rock St

$1,950

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$1,950

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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73 High Rock St

LynnMA01902
property at 6 Venice St

$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6 Venice St

DanversMA01923

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Peabody, MA

Pricing Updated: 06/06/2026

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$3,300$1,8008

Cheapest Available Peabody Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. 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
Mosaic1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,795
River Drive ApartmentsS1GStudio,1BA$1,800
20 Locust StConcept 41BR,1BA$2,052
Maple Square ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peabody, MA and Nearby

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Peabody area is the $0.78 price per square foot 12 Walter St Model at 12 Walter St, Unit #1 in the in the East Lynn neighborhood starting from $3,275. The second greatest value Peabody apartment is the 84 Endicott St Model at 84 Endicott St, Unit 1-R starting at $3,250 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the South Peabody 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.
12 Walter St, Unit #112 Walter St3BR,1BA$0.78
84 Endicott St, Unit 1-R84 Endicott St3BR,1BA$1.81
36 Conant St, Unit #236 Conant St3BR,3BA$2.27
30 Henry Ave, Unit 230 Henry Ave3BR,1BA$2.07
13 Becket St, Unit 213 Becket St2BR,1BA$1.91
23 Gardner St23 Gardner St2BR,1BA$1.86
6 Berry St, Unit 16 Berry St2BR,1BA$1.98
63 Ingalls St, Unit APT163 Ingalls St3BR,1BA$2.29
454 Chatham St, Unit apt2454 Chatham St2BR,1BA$2.00
230 Broadway, Unit #2230 Broadway2BR,1BA$2.20

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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 525 Apartments for Rent in Peabody, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $13,746. There are also 79 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Peabody ranging from $1,250 to $20,000.

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 $1,250 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,369.

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 $2,600 to $5,050, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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