Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Acre Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $600 (3 Rentals)

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The Acre, Lowell, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Acre, MA

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Acre area is the $2.32 price per square foot 2 Bedroom "Residences at the Franco" Model at The Residences at The Franco in the in the Pawtuckettville neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value The Acre apartment is the 2 Bedroom Deluxe Model at Princeton Park Apartments starting at $2,200 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Acre apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Residences at The Franco2 Bedroom "Residences at the Franco"2BR,1BA$2.32
Princeton Park Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.37
Skyline CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.57
Edgewood Gardens Embassy and Wilder Ridge2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.70
201 Canal1 Bedroom + Den 1D - Market1BR,1BA$3.08
Middlesex Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13
165 Thorndike Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.10
WaterheadConcord1BR,1BA$3.08
Loft Two SevenCounting House Lofts 71 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.90
River Place Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Acre, Lowell, MA

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Lowell, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the The Acre Neighborhood in Lowell, MA

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Acre Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Acre?

The cheapest apartment in The Acre is River Place Towers which is listed at $1,407, while the average apartment in The Acre costs $2,411.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Acre?

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 16 regular apartments in The Acre that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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