Average Rent in Lawrence, MA

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Current Versus Historical Lawrence, MA Rents

Lawrence rentals average $1,850 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,400, or roughly $26 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $192 (10.75%) year-over-year from $1,783 to $1,975. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-6.09%) year-over-year from $1,917 to $1,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $41 (1.73%) year-over-year from $2,359 to $2,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $200 (-7.27%) year-over-year from $2,750 to $2,550. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $125 (4.67%) year-over-year from $2,675 to $2,800. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.90% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.67% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.62% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.20% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$29.29	$1,800	$1,917 (-6.09%)	$1,673 (7.62%)
2 BR	$28.55	$2,400	$2,359 (1.73%)	$2,129 (12.72%)
3 BR	$23.21	$2,550	$2,750 (-7.27%)	$2,482 (2.75%)
4+ BR	$39.53	$2,800	$2,675 (4.67%)	$2,433 (15.07%)

Historical Rents in Lawrence, MA

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Top Cities Near Lawrence

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Lawrence. The average rent in Lawrence is currently $2,125 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Haverhill, MA, with an average rent of $2,125, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Lawrence, MA is Haverhill, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,125 per month.

Let's compare Lawrence, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 2.70% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Lawrence, MA are about 6.38% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.77% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Lawrence, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Haverhill, MA	$2,500	$1,900	$2,200	$2,125

Top Neighborhoods Near Lawrence

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Lawrence

There are a total of 2 counties located by Lawrence, MA. Some of these counties include Haverhill, MA and Lawrence, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,263. That's roughly around $28 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Haverhill, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,125. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,400, Lawrence, MA is the most expensive county by Lawrence, MA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Lawrence, MA is 1.35% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Lawrence, MA is 3.19% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Haverhill, MA	$2,500	$1,900	$2,200	$2,125
Lawrence, MA	N/A	$1,850	$2,350	$2,400

Top Zipcodes Near Lawrence

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Lawrence Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Lawrence, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Lawrence, MA apartments for rent is approximately $2,400. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Lawrence, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Lawrence, MA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Lawrence, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $29.29. There are a total of 16 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lawrence.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Lawrence, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,350 and an average price per square feet of $28.55. There are a total of 22 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lawrence.

How have rent prices in Lawrence, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Lawrence, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.11%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Lawrence, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Lawrence, MA is around $1,920/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.