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Area Guide

North Lawrence Lawrence, MA

Delightful neighborhood on the river

Waterfront Nature Location

North Lawrence sits between the Spicket and Merrimack rivers directly north of Downtown Lawrence. Residents enjoy a variety of nearby parks, including the North Common Neighborhood Reviviendo Playground, a popular spot for picnics and playground fun. Storrow Park, which features a playground, basketball courts, and spacious lawns, is perfect for an afternoon stroll or a weekend game. The cost of living in Lawrence is about 20 percent higher than the national average, yet still eight percent lower than the Massachusetts average, making it relatively affordable compared to other parts of the state.

Many residents in North Lawrence commute to jobs in nearby cities like Boston. The neighborhood is well-connected by major roadways, and public transit offers a smooth commute for those who prefer not to drive. Within Lawrence, top employers include the healthcare and manufacturing sectors, providing ample job opportunities. Lawrence has a rich history, being part of a city that played a pivotal role in the early textile industry in the United States. Events and festivals throughout the year celebrate this heritage.

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in North Lawrence is $1,675 for one bedroom, $1,945 for two bedrooms, and $2,069 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Lawrence has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 706 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,675/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 900 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,945/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 654 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,069/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

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 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.