Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Lawrence, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lawrence, MA rent slipped 13.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,960/month. Renters today are paying $288 less per month on average than last year despite a 1.6% month-over-month increase in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Lawrence rent runs 3.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it slightly above average in cost for renters with 56 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Lawrence sit at $3,220/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,000/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,250/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,700/month. These figures show the range renters can expect across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Colonial Heights neighborhood saw a YoY rent increase of 231.4%, reaching $2,900/month. This contrasts with the citywide decline and shows localized strength in this area of Lawrence, MA.
Median rent
Median rent in Lawrence
$1,960/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Lawrence is $1,960 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $60 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lawrence
56
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 $2,200, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Lawrence run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,220 | 3% |  522% | |
1 bedroom | $1,000 | 1% | 27% | |
2 bedroom | $2,250 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | 12% | 55% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arlington | $2,400 | |
Colonial Heights | $2,900 | |
General Donovan | $1,000 | |
Lawrence Industrial Park | $1,995 | |
Mount Vernon | $2,250 | |
North Common | $2,350 | |
Prospect Hill Back Bay | $2,325 | |
South Common | $2,365 | |
South West | $2,100 | |
Tower Hill | $1,900 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,200 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,000 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,900 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,220
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
522%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
27%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
55%
General Donovan
Average rent
$1,000
South Common
Average rent
$2,365
North Common
Average rent
$2,350
Tower Hill
Average rent
$1,900
Mount Vernon
Average rent
$2,250
Prospect Hill Back Bay
Average rent
$2,325
South West
Average rent
$2,100
Arlington
Average rent
$2,400
Colonial Heights
Average rent
$2,900
Lawrence Industrial Park
Average rent
$1,995
Apartments
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,900
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
3%higher than the national median
18%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
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Sep 8
21m 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
21m ago
362 Essex St, Lawrence, MA 01840
1 bed
-1–1 bath
$910–$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
2d 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
5d+ ago
North Common apartment for rent in Lawrence
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d 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
12h ago
115 Essex St, Lawrence, MA 01840
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,925–$2,395
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Mount Vernon apartment for rent in Lawrence
88 Beacon St #1, Lawrence, MA 01843
1 bed
1 bath
$1,925
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
6h 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
10h ago
196 Jackson St, Lawrence, MA 01841
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
6h ago
South West apartment for rent in Lawrence
56 Eaton St #1, Lawrence, MA 01843
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
7h ago
9 Riverview Pl, Lawrence, MA 01841
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
6h 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
4d 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
Tower Hill condo for rent in Lawrence
36 Ohio Ave #A, Lawrence, MA 01841
Studio
1 bath
$1,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Mount Vernon condo for rent in Lawrence
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jul 22
7h ago
9 Riverview Pl, Lawrence, MA 01841
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
75 Springfield St, Lawrence, MA 01843
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
35 Falmouth St, Lawrence, MA 01843
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d 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
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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 $1,960 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lawrence?
Average rent prices in Lawrence have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
How does Lawrence rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lawrence is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $60 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lawrence?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lawrence are General Donovan ($1,000/mo), Tower Hill ($1,900/mo), and Lawrence Industrial Park ($1,995/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lawrence?
To comfortably afford rent in Lawrence, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/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).