Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 29, 2026
Average rent in
Lowell, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lowell
$2,000/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Lowell is $2,000 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lowell
92
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lowell rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lowell, MA
Average rent prices in Lowell have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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
Lowell, MA
Rent prices in Lowell vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lowell is $1,950, whereas a house costs $2,799. 1-bedroom apartments in Lowell run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,595 | 4% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,787 | 5% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $2,050 | 2% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $2,450 |  2% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,925 | 2% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Back Central | $1,950 | |
Belvidere | $2,150 | |
Centralville | $1,925 | |
Downtown Lowell | $1,975 | |
Highlands | $2,400 | |
Pawtucketville | $1,825 | |
South Lowell | $2,117 | |
The Acre | $1,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,950 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,225 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,799 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $800 | 11% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,787
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,925
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
Highlands
Average rent
$2,400
South Lowell
Average rent
$2,117
Centralville
Average rent
$1,925
Downtown Lowell
Average rent
$1,975
Back Central
Average rent
$1,950
The Acre
Average rent
$1,950
Pawtucketville
Average rent
$1,825
Belvidere
Average rent
$2,150
Apartments
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,799
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lowell, 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 Lowell, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lowell and Andover by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lowell
5%higher than the national median
50%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lowell, MA is 30% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,850
22%$2,998
15%$2,795
14%$2,900
24%$2,100
4%$2,100
2%$1,925
13%$2,237
14%$2,200
6%$3,132
203%$2,870
6%$3,130
73%Discover rentals in Lowell, MA
1d ago
Back Central house for rent in Lowell
6 Cedar St, Lowell, MA 01852
3 beds
2 baths
$700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
The Acre apartment for rent in Lowell
19 Varney St, Lowell, MA 01854
4 beds
1 bath
$725
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
190 Shaw St, Lowell, MA 01851
1 bed
1 bath
$835
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Lowell apartment for rent in Lowell
42 Gorham St, Lowell, MA 01852
1 bed
2 baths
$865
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
3d ago
78 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01852
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,180–$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
102 Westford St, Lowell, MA 01851
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
39 Carl St, Lowell, MA 01851
2 beds
2 baths
$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
Available Dec 4
5d+ ago
Highlands condo for rent in Lowell
94 Midland St #2, Lowell, MA 01851
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
$2,500
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
16h ago
Verified
26 26 Park Street Office located at 1 River Place, Lowell, MA 01852
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,150–$2,460
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 Jun 1
3d ago
Verified
130 Bowden St, Lowell, MA 01852
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,604–$2,684
Price drop
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 Sep 29
3d ago
99 Westford St, Lowell, MA 01851
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,695–$2,825
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Highlands townhouse for rent in Lowell
4 beds
2 baths
$2,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Aug 15
21h ago
Verified
1982 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01851
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,025–$2,450
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 22
3d ago
Verified
130 Bowden St, Lowell, MA 01852
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,604–$2,684
Price drop
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 Sep 29
16h ago
Verified
26 26 Park Street Office located at 1 River Place, Lowell, MA 01852
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,150–$2,460
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 Jun 1
1d ago
199 Aiken Ave, Lowell, MA 01850
2 beds
1 bath
$1,875
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
1982 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01851
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,025–$2,450
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 22
3d ago
Verified
130 Bowden St, Lowell, MA 01852
Studio
1 bath
$1,604–$1,981
Price drop
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 Sep 29
1d ago
61 Park Ave W, Lowell, MA 01852
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
The Acre apartment for rent in Lowell
505 Market St #25, Lowell, MA 01854
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 6
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Frequently asked questions for Lowell, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Lowell rental market.
How much is rent in Lowell?
The average rent in Lowell is $2,000 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lowell?
Average rent prices in Lowell have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Lowell rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lowell is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lowell?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lowell are Pawtucketville ($1,825/mo), Centralville ($1,925/mo), and Back Central ($1,950/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lowell?
To comfortably afford rent in Lowell, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lowell?
January and December offer the best rental opportunities in Lowell, with January seeing the lowest rents and December representing the least competitive period with lower demand. August has the highest rent with approximately an 8% difference between peak and off-season pricing.
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).