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Lynn, MA

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A Greater Boston coastal town with historic charm.

Waterfront Coastal Commuter Parks

Living in Lynn, Massachusetts puts you just 10 miles northeast of Boston. This historic city features waterfront views, extensive green spaces, and a revitalized downtown area. The Lynn Woods Reservation spans 2,200 acres of hiking trails and outdoor recreation areas, while the Lynn Shore Reservation provides oceanfront paths along the Atlantic. Housing includes preserved Victorian homes in the Diamond Historic District and apartments in renovated industrial buildings downtown. The downtown Cultural District features local art installations and murals throughout the neighborhood. Current rent trends show average monthly rates of $1,820 for one-bedroom apartments and $2,700 for two-bedroom units, with modest year-over-year increases of less than 2%.

The MBTA commuter rail connects Lynn to Boston's North Station with regular service throughout the day. Downtown Lynn continues to grow with new dining options and arts venues. Local landmarks include the Lynn Memorial Auditorium and High Rock Tower, which offers views of the coastline and Boston skyline. North Shore Community College maintains its downtown campus, adding to the area's educational resources. The city features multiple parks and recreational facilities throughout its neighborhoods. While Lynn honors its history as a manufacturing center, particularly in shoe production, the city has transformed many historic buildings into modern living spaces while preserving their architectural character.

Rent Trends

As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Lynn, MA is $1,748 for a studio, $1,838 for one bedroom, $2,481 for two bedrooms, and $4,209 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lynn has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,838/month
716 Sq Ft
House
$3,462/month
1,392 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,465/month
866 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,549/month
1,555 Sq Ft
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Transportation

82

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

44

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Aborn Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

217 Students

Lynn Woods Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

148 Students

Hood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

452 Students

Sewell-Anderson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

269 Students

Tracy Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

362 Students

Breed Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,221 Students

Thurgood Marshall Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,215 Students

Pickering Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

552 Students

Lynn Vocational Technical Institute

Public

Grades PK-1, 3-6 & 8-12

1,523 Students

Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School

Public

Grades 6-12

78 Students

Lynn Vocational Technical Institute

Public

Grades PK-1, 3-6 & 8-12

1,523 Students

Classical High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,818 Students

Lynn English High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,176 Students

Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School

Public

Grades 6-12

78 Students

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

Military Bases

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 November 2025.