Your UMass Lowell (UML) sponsoring department should be able to offer some advice as to long-term housing options upon arrival to the US. In general, you will want to consider what accommodations you can afford, how close to campus you would want to live, if you are bringing your family, how large of an accommodation must you need, etc.

Locally, websites such as UML Off-Campus Housing as well as Apartments.com and Rent.com may be useful in reviewing available properties to accommodate your desired living situation.

In addition, there are some rental agencies that may be able to assist you in finding and securing housing:

Universal Apartment Rentals Inc.
Address: 114 University Ave., Lowell, MA 01854
Phone: 978-454-9999
Email: universalappartmentrentals@gmail.com
Universal Apartment Rentals website

Heritage Properties
Chris Petersen - Financial Officer
Address: 1201 Westford St., Lowell, MA. 01851
Phone: 978-458-1000
Fax: 978-458-6000
Heritage Properties website

Lakeshore Realty
Helen McCobb - Property Manager
Address: 2000 Lakeview Ave., Dracut, MA. 01826
Phone: 978-957-4442
Fax: 978-957-4381
Email: office@lakeshoreapartmentsdracut.com
Lakeshore Realty Apartments website

Princeton Properties
Terence F. Flahive
Address: 678 Princeton Blvd., Lowell, MA. 01851
Phone: 978-458-8700
Fax: 978-458-8701
Email: tflahive@princetonproperties.com or email: info@princetonproperties.com
Princeton Properties website

Short-term Accommodation Information

The Lowell area has several facilities available to rent on a short-term basis while you look for longer term housing. Below are listed some of the more popular options in the area. These options include short term stay hotels as well as some longer-term residence hotels that include private kitchens.

Temporary Housing Accommodations (Shorter Term – few days):

Sonesta Select Boston
Address: Lowell 30 Industrial Ave, East Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: 978-458-7575
Sonesta Select Boston website

Hilton Garden Inn Tewksbury-Andover
Address: 4 Highwood Dr., Tewksbury, MA 01876
Phone: 978-640-9000
Hilton Garden Inn Tewksbury-Andover website

Holiday Inn Express Chelmsford
Address: 8 Independence Dr., Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 877-666-3243
Holiday Inn Express Chelmsford

Element Chelmsford
Address: 25 Research Pl. North Chelmsford, MA 01863
Phone: 978-256-5151
Element Chelmsford website

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Boston Tewksbury / Andover
1695 Andover St., Tewksbury, MA 01876
Phone: 978-640-0700
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Boston Tewksbury / Andover website