People search for 305 Dutton Street because they want the downtown Lowell loft life, and then they hit the practical question: how do I actually apply? My team at Doherty Properties rents units at 305 Dutton all the time, so here is the whole process laid out, step by step, the way it really works.
The Building at a Glance
305 Dutton Street is a historic five story mill building in downtown Lowell, built in 1908 and renovated into loft style apartments. Many of the lofts run more than 1,000 square feet, with hardwood flooring, granite countertops, marble baths, high ceilings, and the big mill windows that make these buildings so popular. Units include air conditioning, dishwashers, and walk-in closets. The building has a fitness center, laundry facilities, an elevator, controlled access, package receiving, on site management, and online resident services. Parking is included, which downtown renters know is a big deal. Cats and dogs are allowed, with breed restrictions, so ask about your pet before you apply.
One bedroom lofts at 305 Dutton run approximately $2,000 a month, and two bedroom lofts approximately $2,500 a month. Those figures are approximate and can change depending on the unit, and rents and availability change as units turn over, so confirm the current figure on any unit you are serious about.
Plan on utility costs on top of the rent. Tenants pay electric, and the heat, air conditioning, and hot water all run off electric, so one electric bill covers all three. Tenants also pay water. If you are bringing a pet, plan on pet fees as well, and ask for the current pet fee figures when you apply, since they can change.
The location is a large part of the draw. The building sits in downtown Lowell, close to the Lowell commuter rail station, UMass Lowell, Middlesex Community College, the Tsongas Arena, and Lowell's restaurants and nightlife.
Step 1: Confirm What Is Available
Start by checking which lofts are actually open and when. Availability at 305 Dutton moves quickly, and the unit sizes vary a lot from one loft to the next. Call Doherty Properties at (978) 746-0124 and we will tell you what is available now, what is coming up, and which lofts fit your budget and timing. You can also start at our building page: 305 Dutton Street on dohertyproperties.com.
Step 2: Tour the Loft in Person
Mill lofts all photograph the same and live completely differently. Ceiling height, window size, light, and layout change from unit to unit, so tour before you commit. We schedule tours at 305 Dutton regularly and can usually line up more than one available loft in a single visit.
Step 3: Submit the Application
Ready to start? Ask to apply for a loft at 305 Dutton Street: leave your name, number, and email, and our team will send you the application and walk you through it.
Every adult who will live in the loft submits an application. The application covers your identity, residence history, employment and income, and it authorizes a credit and background review. Be ready with:
- A government issued photo ID
- Recent pay stubs or other proof of income
- Employer contact information
- Your current address and landlord contact information
- Vehicle information if you will use the parking
- Pet details if you have a cat or dog
Plan on showing income of about three times the monthly rent, which is the standard landlords in Lowell look for, and be prepared to explain anything in your credit history that needs context. Straightforward, complete applications get processed the fastest. Partial applications stall, and at a building where units move quickly, stalling can cost you the loft.
Step 4: Approval, Deposit, and Lease
Once you are approved, you reserve the loft with the required deposit and sign the lease. Read the lease fully before you sign it, including the sections on parking, pets, and notice periods. Massachusetts security deposit rules are strict, and your deposit has to be handled in a separate account with the proper receipts, so make sure you get that paperwork at signing and keep it.
Why Apply Through Doherty Properties
You can chase the big listing sites and hope your message lands somewhere. Or you can work with the team that is in this building constantly. We know which lofts are coming open before they hit the market, we know the floor plans, and we can tell you honestly whether a unit fits what you need. If 305 Dutton is full when you call, we rent lofts and apartments all over downtown Lowell and Greater Lowell, and we will point you at the closest match rather than waste your time.
Nobody rents more of these lofts than Chris Doherty. He personally sells 100+ homes a year across Greater Lowell, with 3,000+ career transactions, and Doherty Properties, the company he leads, handles thousands of rental transactions every year and has handled over $1 billion in real estate transactions.
Ready to apply at 305 Dutton? Call Doherty Properties at (978) 746-0124 or visit dohertyproperties.com and we will get your tour and application moving.
Doherty Properties LLC, 14 Jackson Street, Lowell, MA 01852 | 160 Main Street, Unit 7, Haverhill, MA 01830 | 4 Courthouse Lane, Suite 2, Chelmsford, MA 01824 | (978) 746-0124 | [email protected]
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