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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Hardwood floors
- On-site laundry
- Convenient on-site laundry
- Heat and hot water
Location
18 Waugh St, Lowell, MA 01854, USA|Highlands
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Property Overview
Waugh Street Apartments offers an overall Zumper expert rating of 8.4, reflecting its strong appeal to renters. With excellent ratings for location (9/10) and amenities (8/10), it provides competitive pricing (8/10) and high quality (9/10), ensuring great value for money while standing out in its category. Additionally, the property is recognized for its pet-friendly environment, with nearby hospitals, grooming services, and supply stores enhancing its desirability.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Pet friendly
Great for
Pet owners
Floor plans
| 2BD Renovated | 2 bed | 1 bath | $2,050 /mo | 1 unit available | Bright and affordable 2 bed, 1 bath apartment available for $2,000/month in a well-located building in Lowell. This unit offers a comfortable layout with hardwood floors and convenient on-site laundry for easy everyday living. Parking is included, and both heat and hot water are included in the rent, helping simplify your monthly costs. Ideal for renters seeking value and convenience close to local amenities and transportation. |
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Amenities for Waugh Street Apartments
Apartment Amenities
| Heat and Hot Water |
Appliances
| Stainless Fridge | Stainless Microwave |
| Stainless Stove |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Limit1
Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit1
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 21 |
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About Waugh Street Apartments
Bright and affordable 2 bed, 1 bath apartment available for $2,000/month in a well-located building in Lowell. This unit offers a comfortable layout with hardwood floors and convenient on-site laundry for easy everyday living. Parking is included, and both heat and hot water are included in the rent, helping simplify your monthly costs. Ideal for renters seeking value and convenience close to local amenities and transportation.
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.4
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Waugh Street Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Waugh Street Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Location— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, Waugh Street Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Highlands. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Waugh Street Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Waugh Street Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·9A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Waugh Street Apartments has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.
Waugh Street Apartments is great for:
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How Waugh Street Apartments compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Pet friendly
- This property allows pets
Considerations
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in Highlands
2-bedroom apartments at Waugh Street Apartments cost about 2% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Highlands.
Median rents as of Mar 21 2026.
Highlands
Lowell
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $1,716 |
| May 2024 | $1,715 |
| June 2024 | $1,628 |
| July 2024 | $1,670 |
| August 2024 | $1,726 |
| September 2024 | $1,703 |
| October 2024 | $1,666 |
| November 2024 | $1,599 |
| December 2024 | $1,710 |
| January 2025 | $1,604 |
| February 2025 | $1,659 |
| March 2025 | $1,669 |
| April 2025 | $1,653 |
| May 2025 | $1,677 |
| June 2025 | $1,607 |
| July 2025 | $1,702 |
| August 2025 | $1,689 |
| September 2025 | $1,709 |
| October 2025 | $1,605 |
| November 2025 | $1,594 |
| December 2025 | $1,565 |
| January 2026 | $1,606 |
| February 2026 | $1,650 |
| March 2026 | $1,550 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $1,930 |
| May 2024 | $1,837 |
| June 2024 | $1,749 |
| July 2024 | $1,727 |
| August 2024 | $1,731 |
| September 2024 | $1,755 |
| October 2024 | $1,773 |
| November 2024 | $1,857 |
| December 2024 | $1,801 |
| January 2025 | $1,652 |
| February 2025 | $1,636 |
| March 2025 | $1,700 |
| April 2025 | $1,700 |
| November 2025 | $1,677 |
| December 2025 | $1,735 |
| January 2026 | $1,562 |
| February 2026 | $1,600 |
| March 2026 | $1,575 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 18 Waugh St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$82,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $82,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,050.
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Schools near Waugh Street Apartments
Bartlett Community Partnership School
79 wannalancit st
lowell, MA, 1854
PK, K-8Public
C+
Charles W. Morey Elementary School
130 pine st
lowell, MA, 1851
PK, K-4Public
B-
Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School
350 adams st
lowell, MA, 1854
PK, K-4Public
B-
Joseph McAvinnue Elementary School
131 mammoth rd
lowell, MA, 1854
PK, K-4Public
C+
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
300 chelmsford st
lowell, MA, 1851
PK, K-4Public
C+
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Getting around Lowell near 18 Waugh St
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 18 Waugh St, Lowell
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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