Average Rent in Lowell, MA

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Current Versus Historical Lowell, MA Rents

Lowell rentals average $1,945 for a studio rental to $2,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,400, or roughly $28 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $405 (22.82%) year-over-year from $1,775 to $2,180. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $335 (19.14%) year-over-year from $1,750 to $2,085. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $250 (11.63%) year-over-year from $2,150 to $2,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $200 (-7.55%) year-over-year from $2,650 to $2,450. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $308 (-9.69%) year-over-year from $3,183 to $2,875. 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 up by 19.34% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 18.35% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.67% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.47% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.44% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$42.83	$2,180	$1,775 (22.82%)	$1,510 (44.37%)
1 BR	$33.33	$2,085	$1,750 (19.14%)	$1,715 (21.57%)
2 BR	$28.08	$2,400	$2,150 (11.63%)	$1,992 (20.50%)
3 BR	$25.50	$2,450	$2,650 (-7.55%)	$2,367 (3.52%)
4+ BR	$24.71	$2,875	$3,183 (-9.69%)	$2,150 (33.72%)

Historical Rents in Lowell, MA

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Top Cities Near Lowell

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Lowell. The average rent in Lowell is currently $2,400 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lawrence, MA, with an average rent of $2,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Lowell, MA is Lawrence, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,400 per month.

Let's compare Lowell, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 4.52% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Lowell, MA are about 2.08% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.12% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Lowell, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lawrence, MA	N/A	$1,850	$2,350	$2,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Lowell

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Lowell

There are a total of 2 counties located by Lowell, MA. Some of these counties include Lowell, MA and Lawrence, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,400. That's roughly around $27 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lowell, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,400, Lawrence, MA is the most expensive county by Lowell, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Lowell, MA is 50.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Lowell, MA is 2.26% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Lowell, MA is 1.04% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lowell, MA	$1,945	$1,938	$2,400	$2,400
Lawrence, MA	N/A	$1,850	$2,350	$2,400

Top Zipcodes Near Lowell

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Lowell Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Lowell, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Lowell, 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 Lowell, 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 Lowell, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Lowell, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,945 and an average price per square feet of $42.83. There are a total of 7 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Lowell.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,938 and an average price per square feet of $33.33. There are a total of 14 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lowell.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $28.08. There are a total of 44 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lowell.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Lowell, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.23%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Lowell, MA?

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