Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Lawrence, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Lawrence

$3,550/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lawrence is $3,550 per month as of September 2026. This is 87% above the national average rent, or $1,650 more per month.

$2.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lawrence

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lawrence rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lawrence, NY

Average rent prices in Lawrence have decreased by 50% over the last month and have increased by 25% 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, NY

Rent prices in Lawrence vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lawrence is $3,200, whereas a house costs $5,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Lawrence run $2,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.

Listings

Studio

$2,100

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,700

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$3,350

No Change

19%

3 bedroom

$3,600

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$6,250

295%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,100

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,250

Last 30 days

295%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lawrence, NY, 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, NY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Lawrence and Baldwin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lawrence

Median rent price$3,550
increased by87%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,325
increased by75%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lawrence, NY is 7% higher than the median rent in Baldwin, NY.

Discover rentals in Lawrence, NY

356 Mulry Ln #2ndFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lawrence

Residential Lease, Lawrence, NY

356 Mulry Ln #2ndFL, Lawrence, NY 11559

1 bed

1 bath

$2,400

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Frequently asked questions for Lawrence, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Lawrence rental market.

How much is rent in Lawrence?

The average rent in Lawrence is $3,550 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lawrence?

Average rent prices in Lawrence have decreased by 50% over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.

How does Lawrence rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lawrence is 87% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,650 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lawrence?

To comfortably afford rent in Lawrence, you'd need to earn approximately $142,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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