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

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2 Main Street
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2 Main Street

2 Main StPeabody, MA 01960

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2 Bedroom Apartments

Floating Bridge Pond

627-631 Eastern AveLynn, MA 01902
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South Peabody, Peabody, MA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Princeton CrossingOne BR Deluxe1BR,1BA$2,170
Ezio‘s PlaceAffordable Unit (income restricted)2BR,1BA$2,200
14 NorthAster Gardens (A1B)1BR,1BA$2,302
Michaels LandingAffordable Waitlist (income restricted)2BR,2BA$2,350
Highlands at Dearborn ApartmentsThe Attitash1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Michaels Landing2BED 2BATH (AUG-SEP 2025)2BR,2BA$2.74
69 Lake View Ave, Unit 169 Lake View Ave2BR,1BA$2.55
174 Lynn St, Unit #2174 Lynn St2BR,1BA$2.58
9 Bowditch St, Unit #29 Bowditch St2BR,1BA$2.40
26 Northend St, Unit #226 Northend St2BR,1BA$2.40
47 Holten St, Unit #147 Holten St3BR,1BA$2.90
91 Lowell St, Unit #391 Lowell St2BR,1BA$2.60
Ezio‘s PlaceAffordable Unit (income restricted)2BR,1BA$2.59
14 NorthAster Gardens (A1B)1BR,1BA$3.05
21 N Central St, Unit #221 N Central StStudio ,1BA$2.76

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South Peabody, Peabody, MA

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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

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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