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Downtown Lynn Lynn, MA

This colorful, coastal Massachusetts locale has something for everyone

Historic Nightlife Restaurants

Lynn, Massachusetts is one of the oldest settlements in the state. Founded in 1629, Lynn is situated on the Atlantic coast, and as such, provides one of the most unique downtown atmospheres in Massachusetts outside of Boston. Centered around the town square and Lynn Common, Downtown Lynn is full of unique rentals and engaging entertainment hotspots.

Lofts, condos, and waterfront apartments provide access to the city’s concentration of restaurants, bars, and music venues. There’s also convenient access to the Central Square train station and the area’s comprehensive public transit. Marinas and yacht clubs provide incredible views of the water, and Long Beach gives Downtown Lynn an exciting mix of nightlife amenities and outdoor endeavors.

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Lynn is $1,681 for a studio, $1,804 for one bedroom, $2,236 for two bedrooms, and $2,433 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Lynn has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 4,736 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,681/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 599 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,804/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 864 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,236/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 900 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,433/month

    Average Rent

Learn More About Downtown Lynn

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

60 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

90 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

70 / 100

Great Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

80 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

90 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

70 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Great Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

80 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lynn Heritage State Park
  • Lynn Woods
  • Saugus Ironworks National Historic Site
  • Revere Beach Reservation
  • Mass Audubon's Nahant Thicket Wildlife Sanctuary

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.