Lawrence

Willow Street in Lawrence offers a charming view of homes with diverse architectural styles.
An aerial overview of Lawrence, MA, and its Campagnone Common Park in the foreground.
The Bay State building in downtown Lawrence, MA has both apartment units and retail shops.
The entrance of La Grekka Café Art & Lounge is a local cafe in Lawrence, MA.
The interior of Terra Luna which serves Latin-American plates in downtown Lawrence, MA.

Lawrence, MA Area Guide

Reinventing the manufacturing hub of the Merrimack Valley.

Manufacturing Parks Greenway Multicultural Diverse

Proud of its historic moniker “The Immigrant City,” Lawrence has long been one of the most diverse communities in Massachusetts. Dozens of city parks offer plenty of space for outdoor activities, and the 3.5-mile Spicket River Greenway gives folks a scenic route for walking, running, and biking through several riverfront parks and neighborhoods.

Lawrence is also known for being the hometown of great American poet Robert Frost, and the Robert Frost Foundation works tirelessly to promote his legacy in the local school system. Lawrence’s position near I-93 puts Boston less than an hour’s drive away from your apartment. MBTA service also connects Lawrence to Boston by rail.

Explore the City

Row of homes on Prospect St in North Lawrence.

View from Lawrence St in North Lawrence.

Bus transportation is provided to Lawrence residents through the Merrimack Valley Transit.

The entrance of La Grekka Café Art & Lounge is a local cafe in Lawrence, MA.

The interior of Terra Luna which serves Latin-American plates in downtown Lawrence, MA.

Essex Street in downtown Lawrence, MA is full of services, shops, and restaurants for residents.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Lawrence, MA is $1,930 for a studio, $1,964 for one bedroom, $2,296 for two bedrooms, and $2,540 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lawrence has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,964/month
802 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,466/month
1,068 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lawrence, MA is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

81 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

43 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

48 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Spark Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

Parthum Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

Guilmette Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

Frost Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

School For Exceptional Studies

Public

Grades PK-12

High School Learning Center

Public

Grades 9-12

Lawrence High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Performing & Fine Arts High School

Public

Grades 9-12

537 Students

Math Science & Technology High School

Public

Grades 9-12

525 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lawrence Heritage State Park
  • Stevens-Coolidge Place
  • Smolak Farms
  • Bradford Ski Area
  • Windrush Farm

Airports

  • Manchester Boston Regional
  • 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 February 2026.