Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lowell Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $800 (3 Rentals)

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Appleton Mills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Appleton Mills

219 Jackson StLowell, MA 01852

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lowell, MA

As of February 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lowell area is the $2.42 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at The Apartments at Boott Mills in the in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood starting from $3,549. The second greatest value Downtown Lowell apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 24 Merrimack Street Apartments starting at $2,005 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Lowell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Apartments at Boott MillsThree Bedroom3BR,3BA$2.42
24 Merrimack Street Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.68
The Residences at The Franco2 Bedroom "Residences at the Franco"2BR,1BA$2.32
The Residences at CrosspointTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.01
Skyline CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.79
55 3rd W St, Unit 155 3rd W St3BR,1BA$2.82
201 Canal1 Bedroom + Den 1D - Market1BR,1BA$3.14
Loft Two SevenCounting House Lofts 71 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.00
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.73

Getting Around the Downtown Lowell Neighborhood in Lowell, MA

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Lowell Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Lowell?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Lowell is at Cabot Crossing listed at $1,695.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Lowell Apartment is $1,391 at River Place Towers.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Lowell is starting from $1,599 at River Place Towers.

What is the most affordable Downtown Lowell Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Lowell Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Apartments at Boott Mills and starts from $3,549.

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