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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Open concept kitchen and living room
- Completely renovated in 2020
Location
289 Central St, Lowell, MA 01852, USA|Downtown Lowell
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Nine Zero Two Development
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Property Overview
Open concept layout enhances the spacious feel and encourages interaction, while the complete renovation in 2020 brings modern amenities and style. Ideal for those seeking a fresh, updated living space, the location offers convenient access to local attractions and services. This property features a blend of modern design and practicality, catering to a variety of lifestyles.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- High school nearby
- Elementary school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Eco living
Amenities for 289 Central St, Downtown Lowell
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Central Heat |
| Double Sink Vanity | Dryer |
| Hard Surface Countertops | Hardwood Floor |
| Heating | Island Kitchen |
| Private Patio | Walk-in Closet |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Microwave | Range |
| Refrigerator |
Tech
| Cable | High-Speed Internet |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Handrails | Onsite Laundry |
| Smoke-free |
Grounds
| Storage |
Services
| Availability 24 Hours | Bilingual |
| Recycling |
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
Breed restrictionsYes
One pet per unit. Maximum weight of 25LB.
Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit1
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About 289 Central St
Sweet deal!
This listing is 18% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Downtown Lowell.
Built ca. 1830, this brick Greek Revival building pre-dates the city of Lowell and is one of the oldest surviving buildings downtown. Completely renovated in 2020, this unique two bedroom, one and a half bathroom building consists of two stories with approximately 700SqFt on each floor. The open concept kitchen and living room with half bathroom is located on the first floor along with a bedroom with walk in closet and en-suite bathroom. The second floor also has a bedroom, walk in closet, and full en-suite bath.
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 289 Central St, Lowell, MA 01852, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 321 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.3 mile away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
- Central heat
- This address offers a climate controlled environment
- Dishwasher
- Kitchens at this address include dishwashers
- Extra Storage
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
- Pet friendly
- Rentals at this address allow pets
- Walk-in closet
- Rentals here may include more closet space than average
Address details
| Neighborhood | Downtown Lowell |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 01852 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Downtown Lowell
2-bedroom apartments at 289 Central St cost about 18% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Lowell.
Median rents as of Jan 31 2026.
Downtown Lowell
Lowell
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $2,116 |
| March 2024 | $2,132 |
| April 2024 | $2,104 |
| May 2024 | $2,080 |
| June 2024 | $2,251 |
| July 2024 | $2,241 |
| August 2024 | $2,306 |
| September 2024 | $2,240 |
| October 2024 | $2,197 |
| November 2024 | $2,230 |
| December 2024 | $2,369 |
| January 2025 | $2,216 |
| February 2025 | $2,287 |
| March 2025 | $2,280 |
| April 2025 | $2,242 |
| May 2025 | $2,318 |
| June 2025 | $2,319 |
| July 2025 | $2,399 |
| August 2025 | $2,399 |
| September 2025 | $2,319 |
| October 2025 | $2,257 |
| November 2025 | $2,241 |
| December 2025 | $2,208 |
| January 2026 | $2,200 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $2,438 |
| March 2024 | $2,597 |
| April 2024 | $2,653 |
| May 2024 | $2,398 |
| June 2024 | $2,620 |
| July 2024 | $2,757 |
| August 2024 | $2,727 |
| September 2024 | $2,735 |
| October 2024 | $2,638 |
| November 2024 | $2,543 |
| December 2024 | $2,608 |
| January 2025 | $2,629 |
| February 2025 | $2,732 |
| March 2025 | $2,724 |
| April 2025 | $2,587 |
| May 2025 | $2,676 |
| June 2025 | $2,851 |
| July 2025 | $2,717 |
| August 2025 | $2,720 |
| September 2025 | $2,830 |
| October 2025 | $2,774 |
| November 2025 | $2,798 |
| December 2025 | $2,862 |
| January 2026 | $2,826 |
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Can I afford to live at 289 Central St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $92,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,300.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years ago | $2,500 | 2 bed | 2.5 bath |
Schools near 289 Central St
Moody Elementary School
158 rogers st
lowell, MA, 1852
PK, K-4Public
C
Greenhalge Elementary School
149 ennell st
lowell, MA, 1850
PK, K-4Public
C
John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School
1158 gorham st
lowell, MA, 1852
PK, K-4Public
C+
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School
235 powell st
lowell, MA, 1851
3-8Public
S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School
570 beacon st
lowell, MA, 1850
PK, K-4Public
C+
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Getting around Lowell near 289 Central St
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 289 Central St, Lowell
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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289 Central St, Lowell, MA
289 Central St Lowell, MA
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2 Beds
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In-Unit Laundry • Air Conditioning • Central Heat • Dishwasher • Hardwood Floor
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