Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Peabody Neighborhood of Peabody, MA from $1,000 (12 Rentals)
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South Peabody, Peabody, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Peabody?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Peabody Studio Apartments | $2,268 | $1,050 | $2,699 |
South Peabody 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,745 | $1,800 | $7,200 |
South Peabody 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,404 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
South Peabody 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,807 | $2,400 | $4,600 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Peabody Neighborhood of Peabody, MA.
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Cheapest Available South Peabody Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Peabody area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Princeton Crossing priced from $2,170. Ezio‘s Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable South Peabody apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Princeton Crossing | One BR Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $2,170 |
Ezio‘s Place | Affordable Unit (income restricted) | 2BR,1BA | $2,200 |
14 North | Aster Gardens (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $2,302 |
Michaels Landing | Affordable Waitlist (income restricted) | 2BR,2BA | $2,350 |
Highlands at Dearborn Apartments | The Attitash | 1BR,1BA | $2,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Peabody, MA
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Peabody area is the $2.74 price per square foot 2BED 2BATH (AUG-SEP 2025) Model at Michaels Landing in the in the South Peabody neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value South Peabody apartment is the 69 Lake View Ave Model at 69 Lake View Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,800 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the East Lynn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Peabody apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Michaels Landing | 2BED 2BATH (AUG-SEP 2025) | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
69 Lake View Ave, Unit 1 | 69 Lake View Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
174 Lynn St, Unit #2 | 174 Lynn St | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
9 Bowditch St, Unit #2 | 9 Bowditch St | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
26 Northend St, Unit #2 | 26 Northend St | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
47 Holten St, Unit #1 | 47 Holten St | 3BR,1BA | $2.90 |
91 Lowell St, Unit #3 | 91 Lowell St | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
Ezio‘s Place | Affordable Unit (income restricted) | 2BR,1BA | $2.59 |
14 North | Aster Gardens (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
21 N Central St, Unit #2 | 21 N Central St | Studio ,1BA | $2.76 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Peabody. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the South Peabody Neighborhood in Peabody, MA
Walk Score®
39 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
34 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Peabody Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Peabody?
The cheapest apartment in South Peabody is Princeton Crossing which is listed at $2,170, while the average apartment in South Peabody costs $4,202.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Peabody?
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 5 regular apartments in South Peabody that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Peabody?
Cheap apartments in South Peabody have an average cost of $149 which is $4,053 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Peabody.
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