Washington Mills

Washington Mills, marketed as Washington Mill 240, is Lawrence’s flagship mill conversion, a loft apartment community at 240-270 Canal Street in the heart of the city’s Mill District. Three beautifully restored mill buildings hold 435 loft-style apartments along the Merrimack River, making it one of the largest residential communities in the Merrimack Valley.

The homes are true lofts: studio, one-, and two-bedroom layouts from about 650 to over 2,500 square feet, with original exposed brick, rustic wood beams, high ceilings, and oversized factory-style windows. Many units face the river, and the open floor plans are built for flexible living, work-from-home setups, entertaining, or just stretching out.

The amenity package is resort-scale. A rooftop deck overlooks the river, joined by a fitness center with yoga space, a community lounge with billiards and a wet bar, a shared workspace, a riverside fire pit with lawn games, a dog park, and outdoor grills. The community is pet friendly, offers covered and off-street parking (plus EV charging), and runs 24/7 emergency maintenance with on-site management.

The Mill District location puts Riverfront State Park, local dining, and Lawrence’s growing arts scene close by, with easy highway access to Boston (about 30 miles), Manchester, NH, and the Route 495 corridor. It’s the rare community that sells both industrial heritage and modern convenience in the same pitch.

Unit Features

Studio, one-, and two-bedroom lofts, ~650-2,500+ sq ft
Original exposed brick and rustic wood beams
High ceilings with oversized factory-style windows
Merrimack River views in many units
Open-concept layouts with in-unit washer and dryer
Spacious closets and modern kitchens

Building Features & Amenities

435-unit community at 240-270 Canal St, Lawrence MA 01840
Three restored mill buildings on the Merrimack River
Rooftop deck with river views
Fitness center with yoga space, community lounge, shared workspace
Riverside fire pit, lawn games, dog park, and outdoor grills
Pet-friendly with covered parking and EV charging
On-site management with 24/7 emergency maintenance
Minutes to Riverfront State Park and highway access to Boston

Living in Lawrence means the Merrimack Valley’s most affordable riverfront city, with a mill-town soul and a food and arts scene on the rise. Washington Mills is the marquee address for renters who want the loft lifestyle without leaving the Valley.

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