Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA from $600 (21 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in Lowell.

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265 Stackpole St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

265 Stackpole St

265 Stackpole StLowell, MA 01852

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Lakeshore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeshore

390 Mammoth RdLowell, MA 01854
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Appleton Mills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Appleton Mills

219 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852
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Parkside Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Village

195 Hildreth StLowell, MA 01850
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Oak Residences
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Residences

1250 Westford StLowell, MA 01851
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28-40 Aiken St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

28-40 Aiken St

28-40 Aiken StLowell, MA 01854
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49-61 E Meadow Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

49-61 E Meadow Ln

49-61 E Meadow LnLowell, MA 01854

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725 Merrimack
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

725 Merrimack

725 Merrimack StLowell, MA 01854
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Pine Brook
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Brook

60-66 School StDracut, MA 01826
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Allards Grove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Allards Grove

760 Nashua RdDracut, MA 01826
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Lakeshore Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeshore Apartments

330-355 Tyngsboro RdDracut, MA 01826
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lowell, MA

Pricing Updated: 05/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Lowell, 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 Lowell Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Greater Merrimack Valley$5,440$850248
Lowell/Dracut$5,440$1,35032

Cheapest Available Lowell Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lowell, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at River Place Towers in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood priced from $1,407. Morris Garden Apartments in the Highlands neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lowell apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,407
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,550
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Princeton Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Massachusetts MillsMass Mills I 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,707

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lowell area is the $1.75 price per square foot 1224 Lawrence St Model at 1224 Lawrence St, Unit 2 in the in the Lower Belvidere neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Lowell apartment is the 2 bdrm / 2 bth / 2 bonus rooms Model at The Suites at Pawtucketville starting at $2,800 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Pawtuckettville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lowell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1224 Lawrence St, Unit 21224 Lawrence St3BR,1BA$1.75
The Suites at Pawtucketville2 bdrm / 2 bth / 2 bonus rooms2BR,2BA$2.00
24 Merrimack Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.66
The Residences at The Franco2 Bedroom "Residences at the Franco"2BR,1BA$2.32
CARLTON PLACE2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.25
Stevens Street Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.10
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13
HADLEY PARK APARTMENTSTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.49
1213 Middlesex St, Unit Middlesex1213 Middlesex St1BR,1BA$2.25

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Lowell Overview

A hub of higher learning and an excellent place to call home for anyone considering a move to the New England region, Lowell is a proud and charming locale in the heart of Massachusetts. With a local history stretching back to the 1800s and a dynamic, ever-growing local population, this bustling city is second only to Boston in the metropolitan area.

Why live in Lowell, MA?

Home to a wide array of local employers ranging from medical labs to universities, this home of over 100,000 residents is a truly ideal spot to get to know. Brimming with hometown pride and plenty of amenities, ranging from local shopping and plenty of public transportation to area nightclubs and a thriving arts district, Lowell apartments combine the best of Massachusetts living with an abundance of know-your-neighbor small town ambiance.

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Getting Around Lowell, MA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lowell Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lowell?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lowell is at Princeton Park Apartments listed at $1,700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lowell Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lowell Apartment is $1,407 at River Place Towers.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lowell Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lowell is starting from $1,670 at River Place Towers.

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