Finding a Budget Room in Haverhill

If you’re looking for an affordable room to rent in Haverhill, it helps to understand the local market, what qualifies as “cheap”, and how to navigate rental listings effectively.

What’s the Market Like?

·         The average rent in Haverhill for all property types is reported around US $1,500/month. Redfin+3indianroommates.sulekha.com+3Cirtru+3

·         For rooms (rather than full apartments), listings show prices like US $820/month for one room in the Highlands neighbourhood. Cirtru+1

·         Some listings on room/roommate sites:

o    “1 Room … $550” in Haverhill (via Cirtru) for an available room. Cirtru

o    A room for rent in downtown Haverhill for US $1,250/month with private bath and utilities included. craigslist

From this we can gauge that “cheap” for a room in Haverhill might mean somewhere in the US $500–$900/month range depending on conditions (shared house, utilities included) rather than full apartment.

What to Aim For & What to Expect

When you’re aiming for a budget-friendly room rental, consider the following:

·         Shared space vs private apartment: A room in a house or shared apartment will cost much less than renting an entire unit.

·         Utilities included or separate: A room with utilities included gives more predictable cost.

·         Neighbourhood & commute: Rooms further from downtown or major transit will often cost less.

·         Lease terms, furnished/unfurnished: Shorter lease terms, furnished rooms, or sublets might offer deals but can have trade-offs.

·         Read the fine print: What’s included (parking, laundry, internet), house rules (guests, pets), and how many people share common spaces.

Steps to Find One

1.      Browse room-specific platforms like:

o    Cirtru: Room listings & roommate finder in Haverhill. Cirtru+1

o    iROOMit: Roommate/room listings in Haverhill. iROOMit

o    Craiglist “rooms & shares” section for Haverhill. craigslist+1

2.      Filter by your budget and desired features (private bath? utilities included?).

3.      Contact listings quickly and ask key questions:

o    What’s the total monthly cost (rent + utilities)?

o    Are common spaces shared? How many roommates?

o    What’s the move-in date and lease term?

o    What is the neighbourhood like (noise, commute to work or transit)?

4.      Visit the room if possible or request photos/videos. Check it meets your expectations.

5.      Confirm the agreement: lease/sublet document, payment method, deposit/refund terms.

Tips for Success

·         Act quickly: affordable rooms exist but often get claimed fast.

·         Be prepared with references or proof of income if needed.

·         Keep your budget realistic for the area—rooms under US $500 may be extremely rare or very basic. For example, one listing recorded for a room in Haverhill was $550/month. Cirtru

·         Consider sharing amenities or being flexible (e.g., lease start date) to get a better price.

·         Check commute times: Haverhill has decent access to commuter rail and highway, but living further out may trade cost for travel.

·         Verify everything: listings that seem too cheap may come with caveats. Always inspect, meet roommates or landlord, and review terms.

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Final Thoughts

Renting a cheap room inHaverhill is certainly possible—but “cheap” is relative. While a whole apartment may cost well over US $1,300/month, a shared room with utilities might fall in the US $500–$900 range depending on situation. Using roommate-finder platforms, filtering correctly, and acting fast will help you land a good deal.