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Rental Market Trends in Lawrence, MA

What is the average rent in Lawrence, MA?

$1,908/month

Average Rent

801 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Lawrence, MA is $1,908 per month. This is 17% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/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 $1,833 per month for a studio, $1,908 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,283 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,397 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,833/month
707 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,908/month
801 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,283/month
1,068 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,397/month
1,155 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,402/month
878 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,716/month
1,354 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lawrence, MA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $5 less 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, North Common, Downtown Lawrence and South Lawrence are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lawrence.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Common
$2,181/month
762 Sq Ft
Downtown Lawrence
$2,189/month
662 Sq Ft
South Lawrence
$2,259/month
863 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lawrence?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Lawrence
$2,259/month
863 Sq Ft
Downtown Lawrence
$2,189/month
662 Sq Ft
North Common
$2,181/month
762 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
$2,259/month
863 Sq Ft
North Common
$2,181/month
762 Sq Ft
Downtown Lawrence
$2,189/month
662 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 $1,908, you’ll want to make about $6,360 per month or $76,320 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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Apartment Averages

North Common

Lawrence, MA

South Lawrence

Lawrence, MA

Studio
$1,891/month
$1,837/month
One Bedroom
$1,840/month
$2,091/month
Two Bedroom
$2,315/month
$2,402/month
Three Bedroom
$2,719/month
$2,349/month
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$1,795 - $3,795 Plus Fees

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250 Merrimack St,
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$2,149 - $3,100 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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333 Winthrop Ave,
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$2,285 - $4,125 Total Monthly Price

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Washington Mill

Washington Mill

240-270 Canal St,
Lawrence, MA 01840

$1,826 - $3,340 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 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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