Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Lawrence, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lawrence, MA rent slipped 14.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,962/month. Renters today are paying $339 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat in recent months.
Compared to national trends
Lawrence sits 1.2% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, with a small market of 60 total rentals offering limited choice for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Lawrence run around $1,975/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,032/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,200/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $5,150/month. Apartments make up 69.4% of rentals, with houses at a higher median of $5,100/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Colonial Heights rents rose 183.0% year over year to $2,547/month across 11 rentals. This local surge contrasts with the citywide decline of 14.3%, marking a distinct neighborhood-level dynamic.
Median rent
Median rent in Lawrence
$1,962/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Lawrence is $1,962 per month as of August 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $22 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lawrence
60
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lawrence rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lawrence, MA
Average rent prices in Lawrence have remained the same 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 $2,125, whereas a house costs $5,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Lawrence run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,975 |  1% | 185% | |
1 bedroom | $1,032 | 5% | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $2,200 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $5,150 | 20% | 124% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arlington | $1,995 | |
Colonial Heights | $2,547 | |
General Donovan | $1,000 | |
Lawrence Industrial Park | $2,250 | |
Mount Vernon | $1,895 | |
North Common | $2,500 | |
Prospect Hill Back Bay | $2,550 | |
South Common | $2,350 | |
South West | $1,900 | |
Tower Hill | $1,995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,125 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,000 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,100 | 41% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
185%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,032
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,150
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
124%
North Common
Average rent
$2,500
General Donovan
Average rent
$1,000
South Common
Average rent
$2,350
Prospect Hill Back Bay
Average rent
$2,550
Tower Hill
Average rent
$1,995
Mount Vernon
Average rent
$1,895
Colonial Heights
Average rent
$2,547
South West
Average rent
$1,900
Arlington
Average rent
$1,995
Lawrence Industrial Park
Average rent
$2,250
Apartments
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$5,100
Last 30 days
41%
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
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lawrence, MA is 15% lower than the median rent in Amesbury, MA.
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Discover rentals in Lawrence, MA
4d ago
59 Tremont St, Lawrence, MA 01841
1 bed
-1–1 bath
$910–$1,084
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
362 Essex St, Lawrence, MA 01840
1 bed
-1–1 bath
$932–$1,064
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
82-86 82-86 South Broadway Lawrence MA, Lawrence, MA 01843
1 bed
1 bath
$995
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
South Common condo for rent in Lawrence
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
North Common apartment for rent in Lawrence
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
250 Merrimack St, Lawrence, MA 01843
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,870–$2,594
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Common apartment for rent in Lawrence
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
88 Beacon St #1, Lawrence, MA 01843
1 bed
1 bath
$1,985
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 24
16h ago
Verified
300 Canal St Ste 8000, Lawrence, MA 01840
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,995–$3,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
112 Marston St, Lawrence, MA 01841
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,300–$2,825
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
50 1/2 Common St, Lawrence, MA 01840
3 beds
1 bath
$2,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
284 Essex St, Lawrence, MA 01840
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
300 Canal St Ste 8000, Lawrence, MA 01840
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,995–$3,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 S Union St, Lawrence, MA 01843
1 bed
1 bath
$1,581
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South West apartment for rent in Lawrence
56 Eaton St #2, Lawrence, MA 01843
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
136 Essex St, Lawrence, MA 01840
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
88 Beacon St #1, Lawrence, MA 01843
1 bed
1 bath
$1,985
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 24
3d ago
General Donovan condo for rent in Lawrence
1 bed
5 baths
$1,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jul 31
3d ago
75 Springfield St, Lawrence, MA 01843
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
50 1/2 Common St, Lawrence, MA 01840
3 beds
1 bath
$2,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.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 $1,962 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lawrence?
Average rent prices in Lawrence have remained the same 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 $22 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lawrence?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lawrence are General Donovan ($1,000/mo), Mount Vernon ($1,895/mo), and South West ($1,900/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lawrence?
To comfortably afford rent in Lawrence, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lawrence?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lawrence average around $1,780/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,230/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).