Cheap Apartments for Rent in Methuen, MA from $600 (17 Rentals)

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Arlington Point
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Point

580 BroadwayLawrence, MA 01841

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Clough Farm Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clough Farm Apartments

8 Braemoor Woods RdSalem, NH 03079
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98 Salem St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

98 Salem St

98 Salem StLawrence, MA 01843
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Fabrica Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fabrica Lofts

608 BroadwayLawrence, MA 01841

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Salem Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Salem Village

71-75 Salem StLawrence, MA 01843
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11 Villa St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11 Villa St

11 Villa StHaverhill, MA 01832
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Methuen, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Methuen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Methuen, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Legacy Park Apartments in the Colonial Heights neighborhood priced from $1,725. Museum Square in the Colonial Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Methuen apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,725
Museum SquareThe Essex1BR,1BA$1,900
Pacific Mill Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
The Landing at 1775 Andover St.Type A1BR,1BA$2,050
Andover Place Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B1BR,1BA$2,055

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Methuen, MA

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Methuen area is the $1.53 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at 26 Briarwood Rd in the in the Downtown Haverhill neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Methuen apartment is the 25 Montgomery St Model at 25 Montgomery St, Unit 2- Second Floor starting at $2,500 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the South West Lawrence neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Methuen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
26 Briarwood RdThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.53
25 Montgomery St, Unit 2- Second Floor25 Montgomery St3BR,1BA$2.00
119 Andover St, Unit 2119 Andover St3BR,1BA$2.40
37 Summit St, Unit 37 Summit Street37 Summit St2BR,1BA$2.42
62 Plymouth St, Unit 2nd floor62 Plymouth St2BR,1BA$1.92
Pacific Mill Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.76
Riverwalk LoftsOne Bedroom Loft Standard1BR,1BA$2.20
215 Canal St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.42
64 Plymouth St, Unit Apt. 3 - 3rd Floor Unit64 Plymouth St1BR,1BA$2.06
Legacy Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.33

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Getting Around Methuen, MA

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

3 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Methuen Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Methuen?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Methuen is at Riverwalk Apartments listed at $2,075.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Methuen Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Methuen Apartment is $1,725 at Legacy Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Methuen Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Methuen is starting from $2,200 at Legacy Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Methuen Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Methuen Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 26 Briarwood Rd and starts from $2,300.

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