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 The Lowell Sun as well as Craigslist 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: G_laganas@yahoo.com
Heritage Properties
Chris Petersen - Financial Officer
Address: 1201 Westford St., Lowell, MA. 01851
Phone: 978-458-1000
Fax: 978-458-6000
Email: cpetersen@heritageprop.net
Heritage Properties website
Lakeshore Realty
Helen McCobb - Property Manager
Address: 2000 Lakeview Ave., Dracut, MA. 01826
Phone: 978-957-4442
Fax: 978-957-4381
Princeton Properties
Terence F. Flahive
Address: 678 Princeton Blvd., Lowell, MA. 01851
Phone: 978-458-8700
Fax: 978-458-8701
Email: tflahive@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
Commonwealth House
Address: 87 Nesmith St., Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: 978-452-9071
Holiday Inn Tewksbury-Andover
Address: 4 Highwood Dr., Tewksbury, MA 01876
Phone: 978-640-9000
Holiday Inn Express Chelmsford
Address: 8 Independence Dr., Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 877-666-3243
Element Chelmsford
Address: 25 Research Pl. North Chelmsford, MA 01863
Phone: 978-256-5151
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Boston Tewksbury / Andover
1695 Andover St., Tewksbury, MA 01876
Phone: 978-640-0700