Edge Merrimack
1 Merrimack Plz,
Lowell, MA 01852
$2,150 - $3,300 Plus Fees
1-4 Beds | 12 Month Lease
The Acre
Lowell, MA
The Acre - Lowell, MA Area Guide
One of Lowell’s oldest neighborhoods is a trendy locale near the University of Massachusetts-Lowell
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Lowell’s historic and vibrant neighborhood known as The Acre is home to a variety of businesses, from restaurants and shops to nightlife venues. Featuring abundant green spaces, including parks and trails, The Acre is ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors. With its diverse community, great amenities, and convenient transportation options, The Acre is a great neighborhood for your apartment in Lowell.
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Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in The Acre is $1,734 for a studio, $1,621 for one bedroom, $2,275 for two bedrooms, and $2,135 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in The Acre has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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650 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,734/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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697 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,621/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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797 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,275/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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508 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,135/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly The Acre - Lowell, MA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
The Acre - Lowell, MA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
The Acre - Lowell, MA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
90
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in The Acre - Lowell, MA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lowell National Historical Park
- Lowell Heritage State Park
- Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest
- The Butterfly Place
- Great Brook Farm State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Manchester Boston Regional
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.