Pacific Mill Lofts
300 Canal St,
Lawrence, MA 01840
$1,795 - $3,795 Plus Fees
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Lawrence, MA
What is the average rent in Lawrence, MA?
$1,962/month
Average Rent
777 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.8%
Increase in the Last Year
Lawrence, MA Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Lawrence, MA is $1,962 per month. This is 19% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Lawrence one of the most expensive cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Lawrence average $1,850 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Lawrence average $1,962 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Lawrence average $2,334 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Lawrence average $2,491 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Lawrence, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, which averages out to $35 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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Rent Ranges in Lawrence, MA
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
3%
$700 - $1,000/month
20%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
31%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
43%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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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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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.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lawrence, MA?
Because the average rent in Lawrence is $1,962, you’ll want to make about $6,540 per month or $78,480 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.
How does Lawrence, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Lawrence, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,856/month
One Bedroom
$1,476/month
$2,068/month
Two Bedroom
$1,905/month
$2,424/month
Three Bedroom
$2,016/month
$2,398/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.