Edge Merrimack
1 Merrimack Plz,
Lowell, MA 01852
$2,500 - $3,400 Plus Fees
1-4 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Rental Market Trends in Lowell, MA
What is the average rent in Lowell, MA?
$1,937/month
Average Rent
685 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.5%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Lowell, MA is $1,937 per month. This is 19% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making Lowell one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lowell, you can expect to pay about $1,700 per month for a studio, $1,937 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,324 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,953 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Lowell, MA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $9 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Lowell, MA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
3%
$700 - $1,000/month
10%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
47%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
40%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lowell?
Based on current rent prices, Belvidere, The Acre and Pawtucketville are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lowell.
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Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lowell?
Based on current rent prices, Highlands Lowell, Christain Hill and Lowell/Dracut are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lowell.
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Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Which Lowell neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Lowell with the most apartments available are Lowell/Dracut, Highlands Lowell and Downtown Lowell .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lowell, MA?
Because the average rent in Lowell is $1,937, you’ll want to make about $6,456 per month or $77,472 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 Lowell, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Lowell, 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
$1,599/month
$1,850/month
One Bedroom
$1,845/month
$1,979/month
Two Bedroom
$2,111/month
$2,160/month
Three Bedroom
-
$1,667/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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.