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Rental Market Trends in Lawrence, MA

What is the average rent in Lawrence, MA?

$1,970/month

Average Rent

805 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Lawrence, MA is $1,970 per month. This is 20% higher than the national average rent price of $1,639/month, making Lawrence one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lawrence, you can expect to pay about $1,895 per month for a studio, $1,970 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,316 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,464 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,895/month
712 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,970/month
805 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,316/month
1,089 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,464/month
1,155 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,148/month
671 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,358/month
847 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lawrence, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.3%, which averages out to $85 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lawrence?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Lawrence, North Common and South Lawrence are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lawrence.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Lawrence
$2,222/month
644 Sq Ft
North Common
$2,839/month
732 Sq Ft
South Lawrence
$2,971/month
850 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lawrence?

Based on current rent prices, South Lawrence, North Common and Downtown Lawrence are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lawrence.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Lawrence
$2,971/month
850 Sq Ft
North Common
$2,839/month
732 Sq Ft
Downtown Lawrence
$2,222/month
644 Sq Ft

Which Lawrence neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Lawrence with the most apartments available are South Lawrence, North Common and Downtown Lawrence .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Lawrence
$2,971/month
850 Sq Ft
North Common
$2,839/month
732 Sq Ft
Downtown Lawrence
$2,222/month
644 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lawrence, MA?

Because the average rent in Lawrence is $1,970, you’ll want to make about $6,566 per month or $78,792 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Lawrence, MA

Studio
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$1,839/month
One Bedroom
$1,434/month
$2,083/month
Two Bedroom
$1,847/month
$2,428/month
Three Bedroom
$1,993/month
$2,564/month
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Apartment communities in Lawrence we think you'll love

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300 Canal St,
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$1,795 - $3,795 Plus Fees

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Riverwalk Lofts

250 Merrimack St,
Lawrence, MA 01843

$2,150 - $3,100 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

River Pointe at Den Rock Apartments

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333 Winthrop Ave,
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$2,285 - $4,295 Plus Fees

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TGM Andover Park

TGM Andover Park

100 Hawthorne Way,
Lawrence, MA 01843

$2,130 - $3,304 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds

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† 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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