Average Rent in Lynn, MA

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Current Versus Historical Lynn, MA Rents

Lynn rentals average $1,650 for a studio rental to $3,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,250, or roughly $28 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $23 (1.43%) year-over-year from $1,627 to $1,650. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (3.15%) year-over-year from $1,854 to $1,913. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $88 (-3.71%) year-over-year from $2,383 to $2,295. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $133 (-4.55%) year-over-year from $2,933 to $2,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (3.45%) year-over-year from $3,383 to $3,500. 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 0.35% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.23% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.32% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.99% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.94% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $2.01 $1,650 $1,627 (1.43%) $1,633 (1.02%)
1 BR $30.80 $1,913 $1,854 (3.15%) $2,067 (-7.46%)
2 BR $27.91 $2,295 $2,383 (-3.71%) $2,450 (-6.33%)
3 BR $30.00 $2,800 $2,933 (-4.55%) $2,767 (1.20%)
4+ BR $27.38 $3,500 $3,383 (3.45%) $3,417 (2.44%)

Historical Rents in Lynn, MA

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Top Cities Near Lynn

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Lynn. The average rent in Lynn is currently $2,625 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Lynn, MA is Cambridge, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,500 per month.

Let's compare Lynn, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Lynn, MA is 8.79% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 14.47% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Lynn, MA are about 17.65% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.39% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Lynn, MA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,595 $2,148 $2,700 $2,100
Beverly, MA $1,795 $2,100 $2,500 $2,450
Malden, MA $1,700 $2,100 $2,500 $2,500
Salem, MA $1,375 $2,000 $2,395 $2,500
Revere, MA $1,695 $2,200 $2,600 $2,585
Everett, MA $1,650 $2,000 $2,500 $2,625
Winthrop Town, MA $1,850 $2,175 $2,823 $2,750
Wakefield, MA $2,283 $2,625 $3,253 $2,850
Medford, MA $1,925 $2,238 $2,800 $3,000
Somerville, MA $2,350 $2,600 $2,995 $3,200

Top Neighborhoods Near Lynn

There are a total of 18 neighborhoods in or near Lynn. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Maplewood, and Glendale. We've included all of these top 18 neighborhoods in or near Lynn, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 18 neighborhoods in or near Lynn, MA is currently around $3,188 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only sixteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,188. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Lynn's average rent, which is only $2,250. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Lynn, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,570 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Lynn. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Broadway, Chelsea, MA $1,595 $2,150 $2,600 $1,750
Maplewood, Malden, MA $1,700 $1,900 $2,200 $2,250
Glendale, Everett, MA $1,600 $2,000 $2,450 $2,600
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA $1,975 $2,350 $2,800 $2,800
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,250 $2,800 $3,227 $2,900
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA $1,700 $2,000 $2,900 $2,950
Oak Square, Boston, MA N/A $2,200 $2,600 $3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,400 $2,950 $3,950 $3,050
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA $1,850 $2,325 $3,000 $3,175
South Medford, Medford, MA $1,950 $2,900 $2,625 $3,200
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA $2,200 $2,853 $3,480 $3,200
North End, Boston, MA $2,300 $2,450 $3,655 $3,355
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,078 $3,300 $3,973 $3,500
West End, Boston, MA $2,756 $3,363 $4,315 $3,523
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,250 $3,075 $3,675 $3,725
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,375 $5,850 $3,800
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $3,205 $3,450 $4,500 $4,415
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,950 $3,778 $5,000 $4,570

Top Counties Near Lynn

There are a total of 12 counties located by Lynn, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Lynn, MA, and Beverly, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,605. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,500, Cambridge, MA is the most expensive county by Lynn, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Lynn, MA is 5.91% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Lynn, MA is 13.75% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Lynn, MA is 15.47% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,595 $2,148 $2,700 $2,100
Lynn, MA $1,650 $1,900 $2,295 $2,250
Beverly, MA $1,795 $2,100 $2,500 $2,450
Malden, MA $1,700 $2,100 $2,500 $2,500
Salem, MA $1,375 $2,000 $2,395 $2,500
Revere, MA $1,695 $2,200 $2,600 $2,585
Everett, MA $1,650 $2,000 $2,500 $2,625
Winthrop Town, MA $1,850 $2,175 $2,823 $2,750
Wakefield, MA $2,283 $2,625 $3,253 $2,850
Medford, MA $1,925 $2,238 $2,800 $3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Lynn

There are a total of 13 zipcodes in or near Lynn, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,000. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02150, Chelsea, MA at $2,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,100. That's at least $60 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Lynn, MA is $2,627 per month. Or in other words, $48 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,000 per month. Which comes out to $39 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Lynn, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
02135, Boston, MA $1,890 $2,250 $2,800 $2,950
02128, Boston, MA $1,900 $2,300 $2,800 $2,900
02215, Boston, MA $2,200 $2,900 $3,400 $2,980
02114, Boston, MA $2,573 $3,200 $4,280 $3,415
02116, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,600 $5,800 $4,000
02155, Medford, MA $1,925 $2,238 $2,800 $3,000
02148, Malden, MA $1,700 $2,100 $2,500 $2,500
02149, Everett, MA $1,650 $2,000 $2,500 $2,625
02138, Cambridge, MA $2,300 $2,750 $3,550 $3,500
02150, Chelsea, MA $1,595 $2,148 $2,700 $2,100

Frequently Asked Questions - Lynn Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Lynn, MA?
The average monthly rental price for Lynn, MA apartments for rent is approximately $2,250. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Lynn, 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 Lynn, MA.
How much is a studio apartment in Lynn, MA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $2.01. There are a total of 29 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Lynn.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Lynn, MA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $30.80. There are a total of 37 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lynn.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Lynn, MA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,295 and an average price per square feet of $27.91. There are a total of 87 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lynn.
How have rent prices in Lynn, MA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Lynn, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Lynn, MA?
A reasonable rent price in Lynn, MA is around $1,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.