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Peabody, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Peabody, MA

Pricing Updated: 03/25/2025

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$3,300$1,725291

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 $1,550. Peabody Place, LLC. in the South Peabody neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Peabody apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
THE ESSEX0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
Peabody Place, LLC.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,899
Ezio‘s PlaceAffordable Unit (income restricted)1BR,1BA$2,050
River Drive ApartmentsA1G1BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peabody, MA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Peabody area is the $0.24 price per square foot 85 Timson St Model at 85 Timson St, Unit #1 in the in the East Lynn neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Peabody apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at THE ESSEX starting at $2,225 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the Central 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.
85 Timson St, Unit #185 Timson St2BR,1BA$0.24
THE ESSEX2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.22
150 Allen Ave, Unit 1150 Allen Ave3BR,3BA$1.87
35 Pacific St, Unit #235 Pacific St2BR,1BA$1.73
7 Hancock St, Unit 17 Hancock St3BR,1BA$2.07
23 Gardner St23 Gardner St2BR,1BA$1.86
34 Locust St, Unit #234 Locust St2BR,1BA$1.86
8 Elm St, Unit #18 Elm St2BR,1BA$2.08
Michaels LandingAffordable Waitlist (income restricted)2BR,2BA$2.04
9 Carlton St, Unit #39 Carlton St2BR,1BA$2.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Peabody

What type of rentals are currently available in Peabody?

There are currently 524 Apartments for Rent in Peabody, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $17,659. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Peabody ranging from $1,350 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Peabody?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Peabody ranges from $1,350 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,082.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Peabody?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Peabody range from $2,550 to $5,385, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

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