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Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Lawrence, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lawrence, MA rent slipped 14.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,925/month. Renters today are paying $325 less per month on average than last year, following a recent low in August 2026 near $1,895/month and a slight month-over-month rise of 2.6%.
Compared to national trends
Lawrence rent runs 1.3% above the $1,900/month national median, placing it close to the national average with a small premium despite a limited total rental inventory of 52 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Lawrence rent around $2,080/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,000/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,265/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,950/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters in the market.
Median rent
Median rent in Lawrence
$1,925/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Lawrence is $1,925 per month as of October 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $25 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lawrence
52
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lawrence rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lawrence, MA
Average rent prices in Lawrence have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Lawrence, MA
Rent prices in Lawrence vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lawrence is $2,175, whereas a house costs $3,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Lawrence run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,265.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,080 | No Change |  8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,000 | No Change | 44% | |
2 bedroom | $2,265 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $3,950 | 4% | 65% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arlington | $2,047 | |
Colonial Heights | $3,302 | |
General Donovan | $1,000 | |
Lawrence Industrial Park | $2,150 | |
Mount Vernon | $2,400 | |
North Common | $2,397 | |
Prospect Hill Back Bay | $2,880 | |
South Common | $2,524 | |
South West | $2,300 | |
Tower Hill | $2,382 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,175 | No Change | 3% | |
Condos | $1,000 | No Change | 17% | |
Houses | $3,950 | 128% | 74% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,080
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last year
44%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,265
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,950
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
65%
General Donovan
Average rent
$1,000
South Common
Average rent
$2,524
North Common
Average rent
$2,397
Prospect Hill Back Bay
Average rent
$2,880
South West
Average rent
$2,300
Tower Hill
Average rent
$2,382
Mount Vernon
Average rent
$2,400
Arlington
Average rent
$2,047
Colonial Heights
Average rent
$3,302
Lawrence Industrial Park
Average rent
$2,150
Apartments
Average rent
$2,175
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,000
Last year
17%
Houses
Average rent
$3,950
Last 30 days
128%
Last year
74%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lawrence, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Lawrence, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lawrence and Amesbury by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lawrence
1%higher than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lawrence, MA is 13% lower than the median rent in Amesbury, MA.
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Discover rentals in Lawrence, MA
5d+ ago
General Donovan condo for rent in Lawrence
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Sep 8
3d ago
59 Tremont St, Lawrence, MA 01841
1 bed
-1–1 bath
$910
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
362 Essex St, Lawrence, MA 01840
1 bed
1 bath
$910–$1,064
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
General Donovan condo for rent in Lawrence
1 bed
5 baths
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
South Common condo for rent in Lawrence
212 Farnham St, Lawrence, MA 01843
1 bed
1 bath
$1,825
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available May 5
1d ago
South Common apartment for rent in Lawrence
273 Andover St, Lawrence, MA 01843
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
General Donovan condo for rent in Lawrence
Studio
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Sep 30
2d ago
Verified
300 Canal St Ste 8000, Lawrence, MA 01840
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,995–$3,850
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
18h ago
112 Marston St, Lawrence, MA 01841
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
21h ago
North Common apartment for rent in Lawrence
50 1/2 Common St, Lawrence, MA 01840
3 beds
1 bath
$2,820
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South West apartment for rent in Lawrence
56 Eaton St #1, Lawrence, MA 01843
3 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
2d ago
Verified
300 Canal St Ste 8000, Lawrence, MA 01840
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,995–$3,850
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South West apartment for rent in Lawrence
56 Eaton St #1, Lawrence, MA 01843
3 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
General Donovan condo for rent in Lawrence
1 bed
5 baths
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
General Donovan condo for rent in Lawrence
1 bed
5 baths
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Jul 31
16h ago
82-86 82-86 South Broadway Lawrence MA, Lawrence, MA 01843
Studio
1 bath
$750–$1,075
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
35 Falmouth St, Lawrence, MA 01843
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
71 Newbury St, Lawrence, MA 01840
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
75 Springfield St, Lawrence, MA 01843
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lawrence, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Lawrence rental market.
How much is rent in Lawrence?
The average rent in Lawrence is $1,925 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lawrence?
Average rent prices in Lawrence have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.
How does Lawrence rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lawrence is 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $25 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lawrence?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lawrence are General Donovan ($1,000/mo), Arlington ($2,047/mo), and Lawrence Industrial Park ($2,150/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lawrence?
To comfortably afford rent in Lawrence, you'd need to earn approximately $77,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lawrence?
March offers the lowest rents in Lawrence with approximately 11% savings compared to December's peak pricing. April sees the highest competition among renters, while November tends to be the least competitive month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).