Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Common Neighborhood of Lawrence, MA from $1,400 (11 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the South Common area of Lawrence.

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98 Salem St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

98 Salem St

98 Salem StLawrence, MA 01843
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Salem Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Salem Village

71-75 Salem StLawrence, MA 01843

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Washington Mills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Mills

270 Canal StLawrence, MA 01840

South Common, Lawrence, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Common Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Common area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Riverwalk Apartments priced from $1,825. Washington Mill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,891. Here are the most affordable South Common apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverwalk ApartmentsStudio - S5Studio,1BA$1,825
Washington MillStudiosStudio,1BA$1,891
Museum SquareThe Essex1BR,1BA$1,900
Pac10 LoftsC1 – 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,100
Riverwalk LoftsOne Bedroom Loft Standard1BR,1BA$2,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Common, MA

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Common area is the $2.56 price per square foot 119 Andover St Model at 119 Andover St, Unit 2 in the in the Colonial Heights neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value South Common apartment is the 323 Middlesex St Model at 323 Middlesex St, Unit 2 starting at $2,300 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Colonial Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Common apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
119 Andover St, Unit 2119 Andover St3BR,1BA$2.56
323 Middlesex St, Unit 2323 Middlesex St1BR,1BA$1.92
Appleton Square MethuenThe Cortland Premium2BR,1BA$2.35
77 Boxford St, Unit 77 Boxford St 3rd floor77 Boxford St3BR,1BA$2.00
Riverwalk LoftsOne Bedroom Loft Standard1BR,1BA$2.20
215 Canal St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.42
TGM Andover ParkB02BR,1BA$2.90
Washington Mill1 Bed 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$2.59
Museum SquareThe Essex1BR,1BA$2.47
Riverwalk ApartmentsStudio - S3Studio ,1BA$2.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Common, Lawrence, MA

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Lawrence, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Common Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Common?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Common is under $2,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Common?

The cheapest apartment in South Common is Museum Square which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in South Common costs $3,558.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Common?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in South Common that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Common?

Cheap apartments in South Common have an average cost of $378 which is $3,180 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Common.

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