Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lowell Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $900 (1 Rental)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lowell, MA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Lowell area is the $2.86 price per square foot Counting House Lofts 71 Two Bedroom Model at Loft Two Seven in the in the Pawtuckettville neighborhood starting from $2,833. The second greatest value South Lowell apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Skyline Commons starting at $2,391 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Pawtuckettville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Lowell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Loft Two SevenCounting House Lofts 71 Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.86
Skyline CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.61
The Residences at CrosspointOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.15
The KinlochInverness1BR,1BA$3.24
21 Prince Ave, Unit 221 Prince Ave2BR,1BA$2.25
WaterheadConcord1BR,1BA$3.08
The MeadowsOne Bedroom - Classic1BR,1BA$4.03
Cabot CrossingThe Tremont Premium Plus1BR,1BA$3.96
530 Wentworth Ave530 Wentworth Ave1BR,1BA$3.75
Edge Merrimack516s2x2A2BR,2BA$4.64

Getting Around the South Lowell Neighborhood in Lowell, MA

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Lowell Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Lowell?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Lowell is under $2,620.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Lowell?

The cheapest apartment in South Lowell is Cabot Crossing which is listed at $1,915, while the average apartment in South Lowell costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Lowell?

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 1,173 regular apartments in South Lowell that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Lowell?

Cheap apartments in South Lowell have an average cost of $934 which is $1,566 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Lowell.

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