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Lowell, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lowell, MA

Pricing Updated: 03/22/2025

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$3,500$75026277
Lowell/Dracut$4,000$8502497

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 $1,391. Morris Garden Apartments in the Highlands neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lowell apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,391
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,575
IMPERIAL GARDENSStudioStudio,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lowell area is the $1.48 price per square foot 150 Pleasant St Model at 150 Pleasant St in the in the Back Central neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Lowell apartment is the 74 W 4th St Model at 74 W 4th St, Unit Private room in #76 starting at $850 with a $0.43 price per square foot in the Centralville 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.
150 Pleasant St150 Pleasant St5BR,2BA$1.48
74 W 4th St, Unit Private room in #7674 W 4th St4BR,1BA$0.43
148 Pleasant St, Unit 148 Pleasant st. Lowell M148 Pleasant St4BR,1BA$1.76
The Apartments at Boott MillsThree Bedroom3BR,3BA$2.25
2020 Lakeview Ave, Unit 22020 Lakeview Ave1BR,1BA$1.56
41 Nichols St, Unit 241 Nichols St3BR,1BA$1.92
24 Merrimack Street Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.68
359 Mammoth Rd, Unit 2359 Mammoth Rd1BR,1BA$1.78
Morris Garden ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.85
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lowell

What type of rentals are currently available in Lowell?

There are currently 508 Apartments for Rent in Lowell, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $5,667. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lowell ranging from $1,550 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 $1,550 to $5,440 with an average monthly rent of $3,288.

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 $1,885 to $3,855, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $3,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

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