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Lowell, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lowell, MA

Pricing Updated: 04/11/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Lowell, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lowell Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Greater Merrimack Valley$4,000$8501071
Lowell/Dracut$4,500$85099

Cheapest Available Lowell Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lowell, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at River Place Towers in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood priced from $1,407. Hallmark Village and Northwood Common in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,499. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lowell apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,407
Hallmark Village and Northwood CommonStudioStudio,1BA$1,499
IMPERIAL GARDENSStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lowell area is the $1.76 price per square foot 148 Pleasant St Model at 148 Pleasant St, Unit 148 Pleasant st. Lowell M in the in the Back Central neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value 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 Lowell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
148 Pleasant St, Unit 148 Pleasant st. Lowell M148 Pleasant St4BR,1BA$1.76
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
Stevens Street Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.10
Skyline CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.48
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.97
Westford Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.39
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13
HADLEY PARK APARTMENTSTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lowell

What type of rentals are currently available in Lowell?

There are currently 509 Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $7,198. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lowell ranging from $1,350 to $5,440.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lowell?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lowell ranges from $1,350 to $5,440 with an average monthly rent of $3,277.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lowell?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lowell range from $1,913 to $7,198, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,025 to $3,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,110.

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