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

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Parkside Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Village

195 Hildreth StLowell, MA 01850
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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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725 Merrimack
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

725 Merrimack

725 Merrimack StLowell, MA 01854
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Centralville, Lowell, MA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,407
Loft Two SevenCounting House Lofts 109 Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,646
The Pines at Hovey Square2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Apartments at Boott MillsTwo Bedroom plus Den2BR,2BA$1.84
24 Merrimack Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.66
8 Dalton St, Unit Third Floor8 Dalton St4BR,1BA$2.90
Skyline CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.51
Massachusetts MillsMass Mills II 2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.81
The Residences at CrosspointOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.97
Loft Two SevenCounting House Lofts 71 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.90
WaterheadConcord1BR,1BA$3.08
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.76
Edge Merrimack516s1x11BR,1BA$4.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Centralville, Lowell, MA

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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

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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