Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Peabody Neighborhood of Peabody, MA from $1,000 (11 Rentals)

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Central Peabody, Peabody, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Peabody Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Peabody area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ezio‘s Place priced from $2,050. Princeton Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,170. Here are the most affordable Central Peabody apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ezio‘s PlaceAffordable Unit (income restricted)1BR,1BA$2,050
Princeton CrossingOne BR Deluxe1BR,1BA$2,170
eaves PeabodyA11BR,1BA$2,190
River Drive ApartmentsA1G1BR,1BA$2,200
Hawthorne CommonsThe Dickens1BR,1BA$2,368

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Peabody, MA

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Peabody area is the $2.05 price per square foot 38 Forest St Model at 38 Forest St, Unit #1 in the in the South Peabody neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Central Peabody apartment is the 8 Elm St Model at 8 Elm St, Unit #1 starting at $2,500 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the South Peabody neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Peabody apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
38 Forest St, Unit #138 Forest St3BR,1.5BA$2.05
8 Elm St, Unit #18 Elm St2BR,1BA$2.08
46 Holten St, Unit #146 Holten St2BR,1BA$2.00
174 Lynn St, Unit #2174 Lynn St2BR,1BA$2.58
26 Northend St, Unit #226 Northend St2BR,1BA$2.40
9 Bowditch St, Unit #29 Bowditch St2BR,1BA$2.40
91 Lowell St, Unit #391 Lowell St2BR,1BA$2.60
85 Lowell St, Unit #185 Lowell St2BR,1BA$2.67
Ezio‘s PlaceAffordable Unit (income restricted)1BR,1BA$2.59
15 Lowe St, Unit 115 Lowe St2BR,1BA$2.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Peabody, Peabody, MA

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Peabody. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Central Peabody Neighborhood in Peabody, MA

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Peabody Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Peabody?

The cheapest apartment in Central Peabody is Ezio‘s Place which is listed at $2,050, while the average apartment in Central Peabody costs $3,300.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Central Peabody?

Cheap apartments in Central Peabody have an average cost of $142 which is $3,158 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Peabody.

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