Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Centralville Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $700 (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. Hallmark Village and Northwood Common has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,499. Here are the most affordable Centralville apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,407
Hallmark Village and Northwood CommonStudioStudio,1BA$1,499
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centralville, MA

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Centralville area is the $1.68 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at 24 Merrimack Street Apartments in the in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood starting from $2,005. The second greatest value Centralville apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Varnum School Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Centralville 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.
24 Merrimack Street Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.68
The Varnum School Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.91
The Residences at The Franco2 Bedroom "Residences at the Franco"2BR,1BA$2.32
Princeton Park Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.37
Skyline CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.57
11 Beacon St, Unit Quiet Community11 Beacon St2BR,1BA$2.67
55 3rd W St, Unit 155 3rd W St3BR,1BA$2.82
Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.70
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Centralville, Lowell, MA

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $2,600.

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 16 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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