
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Centralville Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $800 (9 Rentals)
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Centralville, Lowell, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Centralville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Centralville Studio Apartments | $1,890 | $1,400 | $2,978 |
Centralville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,297 | $1,407 | $3,049 |
Centralville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,418 | $850 | $3,442 |
Centralville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,375 | $1,913 | $5,786 |
Centralville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,705 | $1,110 | $2,895 |
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Cheapest Available Centralville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Centralville area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at River Place Towers priced from $1,407. Loft Two Seven has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,646. Here are the most affordable Centralville apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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River Place Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,407 |
Loft Two Seven | Counting House Lofts 109 Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,646 |
The Pines at Hovey Square | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centralville, MA
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Centralville area is the $1.84 price per square foot Two Bedroom plus Den Model at The Apartments at Boott Mills in the in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Centralville apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at 24 Merrimack Street Apartments starting at $1,975 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Centralville apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Apartments at Boott Mills | Two Bedroom plus Den | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
24 Merrimack Street Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
8 Dalton St, Unit Third Floor | 8 Dalton St | 4BR,1BA | $2.90 |
Skyline Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
Massachusetts Mills | Mass Mills II 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
The Residences at Crosspoint | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
Loft Two Seven | Counting House Lofts 71 One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.90 |
Waterhead | Concord | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
River Place Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
Edge Merrimack | 516s1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.25 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Centralville, Lowell, and the greater Boston area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Centralville Neighborhood in Lowell, MA
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
44 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
37 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Centralville Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Centralville?
The cheapest apartment in Centralville is River Place Towers which is listed at $1,407, while the average apartment in Centralville costs $3,514.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Centralville?
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 15 regular apartments in Centralville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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