Lowell, IN 56 Apartments for Rent

The town founder, Melvin Arthur Halstead, named Lowell after his hometown -- Lowell, Massachusetts!

Lowell is a town in West Creek and Cedar Creek townships in Indiana. It has a population of 9,276 and takes up about 5.3 miles on the map. Situated about 5 miles away from the Great Lakes Basin, there's plenty of gorgeous scenery. It's not that far from Chicago, but you'll feel like you're in rural Indiana while you're here. It's surrounded by a sea of cornfields -- Indiana is the corn state, after all! Some people live here and commute into Chicago for work but most work in closer towns, like Kankakee or Bradley-Bourbonnais. I-65 runs fight to the East of Lowell so you can easily hop on to get upstate or downstate when needed. And the home values here are just about on par with the national average, so you won't be paying an arm and a leg for a rental property in Lowell!

Moving to Lowell

If you're thinking about moving to Lowell to find rental homes, you're going to have your work cut out for you! There are very few rental properties here, so be sure to allow yourself some extra time to look around for places. You'll find that 3 bedroom apartments or all utilities paid apartments are even scarcer. Don't fret, however. If you devote a little extra time and follow these tips, you'll be able to find an apartment here eventually. First of all, try looking in the summer months. That's usually when vacancy rates climb as people are transitioning between jobs and school. You can also try broadening your search to include different types of apartments and different neighborhoods. Whatever you can do to include the highest number of possibilities, the better! That way you'll have the best shot at scoring your dream apartment. Lowell is a tiny town so it makes sense that it wouldn't have too much real estate -- but that doesn't mean you won't get to be one of the lucky few who snags a place here!

What you'll need: In order to move here, you're going to need a fair amount of luck; like we said, rental properties are few and far between here. But if you're diligent about your search, you'll be able to find something. When you start making appointments with landlords, go see even the places that don't strike you right away. You know what they say about books and covers! They might impress you once you get there! When you arrive to meet your landlord, be friendly and show up on time. First impressions really do make a difference. You should also bring a binder with all the necessary documents you'll need for your rental application. This includes a copy of your ID, your credit report, bank statements, pay stubs, references, letter of employment and anything else you might need to get the application process rolling. Once you see a place you like, you can submit everything to your landlord on the spot and increase your chances of getting the apartment you want. If you're planning on bringing pets, it might be more difficult to find a place but just have all their paperwork ready from the start so it doesn't cause any issues. It probably will help if they are extra cute, too! Oh, and be sure to bring your checkbook with you, too. Writing a deposit check is what will really seal the deal on your new place.

Neighborhoods

Lowell is a small town but it's packed full of good things! Here's a little more info about what you can expect to find in the different neighborhoods.

West Lowell: The west side of Lowell is pretty packed with both single-family homes and apartment complexes. It's pretty much entirely residential, so don't expect to find many spots to eat or shop around here. There's a pretty park off of Navajo Trail.

State Road 2: State Road 2 is the main road that runs through town and it is the commercial hub for the town. You'll find McVey's Restaurant and Athens Grill and also a number of flower shops and markets. The Beautiful Liberty Peak Park is also just off this road.

South Lowell: If you're looking for more secluded subdivisions, look on the south side of Lowell, where you can find small, winding streets with mostly owner-occupied single-family homes. There aren't any places to eat around here, but it's just a short drive to State Road 2 where you can find pretty much everything.

Life in Lowell

Life in Lowell is pretty quaint. You have all the local shops, cafes and restaurants that you could want and also a lot of peaceful, pretty subdivisions where you can find a nice place to call home. The town itself is super friendly and prides itself on its many events, including a World War II reenactment. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is another of the town's favorite events, in which the townspeople search for Ichabod Crane. Spooky! The town works to maintain a high quality of life for its residents and keeps the streets clean and the parks pristine. Overall, it's a safe, inviting and lovely place to settle down in!