Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
Lowell, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lowell, MA rent slipped 5.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Renters today are paying $122 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.5% increase month over month in November 2026.
Compared to national trends
Lowell rent runs 5.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost among U.S. metros with 105 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Lowell rent for about $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,750/month, 2-bedrooms near $2,095/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,000/month. The bedroom distribution shows a broad range of options for renters.
Price ranges
Houses command a median of $2,825/month while apartments sit at $1,950/month, reflecting distinct price tiers within Lowell's rental market. Apartments make up 74.6% of total rentals, indicating their dominance in inventory.
Median rent
Median rent in Lowell
$1,999/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Lowell is $1,999 per month as of November 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $99 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lowell
105
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lowell rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lowell, MA
Average rent prices in Lowell have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $2,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Lowell run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 |  1% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,750 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,095 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Back Central | $1,950 | |
Belvidere | $2,097 | |
Centralville | $1,950 | |
Downtown Lowell | $1,850 | |
Highlands | $2,100 | |
Pawtucketville | $2,100 | |
South Lowell | $2,085 | |
The Acre | $2,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,950 | 1% | 7% | |
Condos | $2,300 | No Change | 1% | |
Houses | $2,825 | 8% | 3% | |
Rooms | $2,950 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Highlands
Average rent
$2,100
South Lowell
Average rent
$2,085
Centralville
Average rent
$1,950
Pawtucketville
Average rent
$2,100
Downtown Lowell
Average rent
$1,850
The Acre
Average rent
$2,000
Belvidere
Average rent
$2,097
Back Central
Average rent
$1,950
Apartments
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last year
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,825
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,950
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
45%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lowell, MA is 27% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.
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3%Discover rentals in Lowell, MA
5d+ ago
The Acre condo for rent in Lowell
19 Varney St, Lowell, MA 01854
4 beds
1 bath
$735
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 1
5d+ ago
Highlands house for rent in Lowell
658 Stevens St, Lowell, MA 01851
1 bed
0 baths
$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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
190 Shaw St, Lowell, MA 01851
1 bed
1 bath
$835
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
Downtown Lowell apartment for rent in Lowell
42 Gorham St, Lowell, MA 01852
2 beds
2 baths
$865
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 Sep 30
3d ago
165 Thorndike St, Lowell, MA 01852
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$3,275
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
1d ago
78 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01852
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,185–$3,095
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
The Acre apartment for rent in Lowell
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
Downtown Lowell condo for rent in Lowell
130 John St #459, Lowell, MA 01852
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
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 Oct 30
1d ago
Verified
26 26 Park Street Office located at 1 River Place, Lowell, MA 01852
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,960–$2,460
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
Available Jun 1
6h ago
Verified
130 Bowden St, Lowell, MA 01852
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,625–$2,575
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
Available Nov 14
1d ago
99 Westford St, Lowell, MA 01851
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,695–$2,825
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
159 Moore St, Lowell, MA 01852
3–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$3,450
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
6h ago
Verified
130 Bowden St, Lowell, MA 01852
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,625–$2,575
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
Available Nov 14
1d ago
Verified
26 26 Park Street Office located at 1 River Place, Lowell, MA 01852
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,960–$2,460
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
Available Jun 1
2d ago
Verified
1982 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01851
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$1,925
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
Available Sep 11
3d ago
18 Waugh St, Lowell, MA 01854
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
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
Verified
1982 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01851
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$1,925
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
Available Sep 11
5d+ ago
122 11th St, Lowell, MA 01850
Studio
1 bath
$1,200–$1,300
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
Pawtucketville apartment for rent in Lowell
19 Gardner Ave, Lowell, MA 01854
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
161 Stevens St, Lowell, MA 01851
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
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 Lowell, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Lowell rental market.
How much is rent in Lowell?
The average rent in Lowell is $1,999 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lowell?
Average rent prices in Lowell have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $99 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lowell?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lowell are Downtown Lowell ($1,850/mo), Centralville ($1,950/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).