Cheap Homes for Rent in Greater Merrimack Valley Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $900 (71 Rentals)

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property at 9 Harris Ave

9 Harris Ave

MerrimackNH03054
property at 423 King St

423 King St

LittletonMA01460

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338 Blossom St, Unit 2

338 Blossom St
FitchburgMA01420

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924 Main St

WoburnMA01801
property at 88 Beacon St

88 Beacon St

LawrenceMA01843
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200 Market St

LowellMA01852

Greater Merrimack Valley, Lowell, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Greater Merrimack Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater Merrimack Valley area of Lowell, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Riverside Commons priced from $1,400. River Place Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,407. Here are the most affordable Greater Merrimack Valley apartments for rent in Lowell, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside Commons2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1,400
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,407
Palm Square Residences 55+ Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
The Lofts at City PlaceCommonwealth1BR,1BA$1,475
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1,486
Hallmark Village and Northwood CommonStudioStudio,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Merrimack Valley, MA

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater Merrimack Valley area is the $0.24 price per square foot 6 Lemon St Model at 6 Lemon St, Unit 2 in the in the North Salem neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Greater Merrimack Valley apartment is the 39-41 Crescent St Model at 39-41 Crescent St, Unit #1 starting at $3,500 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Greenwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Merrimack Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6 Lemon St, Unit 26 Lemon St2BR,1BA$0.24
39-41 Crescent St, Unit #139-41 Crescent St2BR,2.5BA$1.75
18 Lamoille Ave, Unit 218 Lamoille Ave2BR,1BA$1.56
11 Spruce St, Unit 11.511 Spruce St2BR,1BA$1.62
65 High St, Unit 265 High St3BR,1BA$1.69
The Lofts at City PlaceCommonwealth1BR,1BA$1.21
Riverside Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,1BA$1.46
24 Merrimack Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.69
Twin Bridge Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.76
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Greater Merrimack Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in Greater Merrimack Valley?

There are currently 2903 Apartments for Rent in Greater Merrimack Valley, MA with pricing that ranges from $720 to $18,728. There are also 356 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greater Merrimack Valley ranging from $900 to $14,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Greater Merrimack Valley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Greater Merrimack Valley ranges from $900 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,729.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Greater Merrimack Valley?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Greater Merrimack Valley range from $1,550 to $18,728, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $6,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $720.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.