
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $800 (7 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highlands?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Highlands Studio Apartments | $1,973 | $1,599 | $2,978 |
Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,261 | $900 | $3,020 |
Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,471 | $850 | $3,442 |
Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,583 | $2,300 | $2,800 |
Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $1,110 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Morris Garden Apartments priced from $1,550. Middlesex Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Morris Garden Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Princeton Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, MA
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2 bdrm / 2 bth / 2 bonus rooms Model at The Suites at Pawtucketville in the in the Pawtuckettville neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the C Model at Grandview Apartments starting at $2,995 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the Pawtuckettville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Suites at Pawtucketville | 2 bdrm / 2 bth / 2 bonus rooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
Grandview Apartments | C | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
The Residences at The Franco | 2 Bedroom "Residences at the Franco" | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Stevens Street Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
242 Branch St, Unit Apt A | 242 Branch St | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Morris Garden Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
The Residences at Crosspoint | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
Middlesex Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
HADLEY PARK APARTMENTS | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
1213 Middlesex St, Unit Middlesex | 1213 Middlesex St | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Highlands is Morris Garden Apartments which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Highlands costs $2,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highlands?
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 12 regular apartments in Highlands that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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