Cheap Apartments for Rent in Peabody, MA from $900 (17 Rentals)

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2 Main Street
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2 Main Street

2 Main StPeabody, MA 01960

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Cobbet Hill
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cobbet Hill

498 Essex StLynn, MA 01902
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143 Canal St
2 Bedroom Apartments

143 Canal St

143 Canal StSalem, MA 01970
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Floating Bridge Pond
2 Bedroom Apartments

Floating Bridge Pond

627-631 Eastern AveLynn, MA 01902
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Peabody, MA

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Peabody, 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 Peabody Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Peabody$3,500$2,3004

Cheapest Available Peabody Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Peabody, MA is a Studio unit found at THE ESSEX in the Central neighborhood priced from $1,595. Residences at Lafayette LLC- 176 Lafayette in the South Salem neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Peabody apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
THE ESSEX0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
Residences at Lafayette LLC- 176 Lafayette1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,850
Maple Square ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$2,025
River Drive ApartmentsA1G1BR,1BA$2,100
Princeton CrossingOne BR Deluxe1BR,1BA$2,190

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peabody, MA

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Peabody area is the $0.16 price per square foot 0BR/1.0BA Model at THE ESSEX in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Peabody apartment is the 6 Lemon St Model at 6 Lemon St, Unit 2 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the North Salem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Peabody apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
THE ESSEX0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$0.16
6 Lemon St, Unit 26 Lemon St2BR,1BA$0.25
85 Timson St, Unit #185 Timson St2BR,1BA$0.24
150 Allen Ave, Unit 1150 Allen Ave3BR,3BA$1.87
35 Pacific St, Unit #235 Pacific St2BR,1BA$1.73
132 North St, Unit #2132 North St2BR,2BA$1.86
23 Gardner St23 Gardner St2BR,1BA$1.86
73 School St, Unit #373 School St2BR,1BA$2.00
26 Northend St, Unit #226 Northend St2BR,1BA$2.40
9 Bowditch St, Unit #29 Bowditch St2BR,1BA$2.40

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Getting Around Peabody, MA

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Peabody Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Peabody?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Peabody is at THE ESSEX listed at $1,595.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Peabody Apartment is $1,850 at Residences at Lafayette LLC- 176 Lafayette.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Peabody is starting from $2,350 at Michaels Landing.

What is the most affordable Peabody Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Peabody Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 14 North and starts from $3,557.

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