Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lowell Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $900 (1 Rental)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Lowell?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Lowell Studio Apartments | $1,949 | $1,597 | $2,400 |
South Lowell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,522 | $1,595 | $5,667 |
South Lowell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,123 | $949 | $5,456 |
South Lowell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
South Lowell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,563 | $1,176 | $2,800 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Loft Two Seven | Counting House Lofts 71 Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
Skyline Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
The Residences at Crosspoint | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
The Kinloch | Inverness | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
21 Prince Ave, Unit 2 | 21 Prince Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Waterhead | Concord | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
The Meadows | One Bedroom - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $4.03 |
Cabot Crossing | The Tremont Premium Plus | 1BR,1BA | $3.96 |
530 Wentworth Ave | 530 Wentworth Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
Edge Merrimack | 516s2x2A | 2BR,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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