Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Average rent in
Lowell, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Lowell rent stands today
Lowell, MA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters are paying about $40 less per month on average than last year, reflecting a steady market after recent fluctuations.
Compared to national trends
Lowell rents run 12.9% more expensive than the $1,949/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among smaller metros. The market offers 119 total rentals, providing a moderate selection for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Lowell rent for $1,695/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,824/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,100/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,850/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.
Price ranges
Houses command a median rent of $3,000/month, while apartments sit at $2,148/month, indicating distinct price tiers by property type in Lowell. The difference shows the cost gap between housing types.
Median rent
Median rent in Lowell
$2,200/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Lowell is $2,200 per month as of May 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $251 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lowell
119
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lowell rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lowell, MA
Average rent prices in Lowell have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,147, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Lowell run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,695 |  4% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,824 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,100 | No Change |  10% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,850 | 4% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Back Central | $2,125 | |
Belvidere | $2,414 | |
Centralville | $1,997 | |
Downtown Lowell | $2,295 | |
Highlands | $2,400 | |
Pawtucketville | $2,100 | |
South Lowell | $2,290 | |
The Acre | $1,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,147 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 23% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 10% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,824
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
Downtown Lowell
Average rent
$2,295
South Lowell
Average rent
$2,290
Highlands
Average rent
$2,400
The Acre
Average rent
$1,950
Back Central
Average rent
$2,125
Pawtucketville
Average rent
$2,100
Centralville
Average rent
$1,997
Belvidere
Average rent
$2,414
Apartments
Average rent
$2,147
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
23%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
10%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
3%
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
13%higher than the national median
36%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lowell, MA is 17% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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59%Discover rentals in Lowell, MA
1d ago
Highlands house for rent in Lowell
658 Stevens St, Lowell, MA 01851
1 bed
0 baths
$850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Downtown Lowell apartment for rent in Lowell
248 Middlesex St #260, Lowell, MA 01852
1 bed
1 bath
$995
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 24
1d ago
5 Ellis Ave, Lowell, MA 01854
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,485–$1,985
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
462 Bridge St, Lowell, MA 01850
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
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
Centralville house for rent in Lowell
21 Riverby St, Lowell, MA 01850
4 beds
2 baths
$5,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jun 1
8h ago
141 John St, Lowell, MA 01852
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,295–$3,955
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
201 Canal St, Lowell, MA 01852
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,219–$3,265
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
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
2d ago
Verified
26 26 Park Street Office located at 1 River Place, Lowell, MA 01852
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,965
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
2d ago
60 Hollis St, Lowell, MA 01852
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
130 Bowden St, Lowell, MA 01852
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,780–$2,991
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 Apr 18
1d 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
8h ago
Verified
1982 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01851
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,675–$2,150
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 May 16
2d ago
Verified
26 26 Park Street Office located at 1 River Place, Lowell, MA 01852
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,965
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
2h ago
Verified
130 Bowden St, Lowell, MA 01852
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,780–$2,991
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 Apr 18
5d+ ago
Verified
1461 Pawtucket Blvd #D12, Lowell, MA 01854
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available May 1
8h ago
Verified
1982 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01851
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,675–$2,150
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 May 16
5d+ ago
Highlands apartment for rent in Lowell
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
61 Park Ave W, Lowell, MA 01852
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
462 Bridge St, Lowell, MA 01850
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.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 $2,200 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lowell?
Average rent prices in Lowell have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Lowell rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lowell is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $251 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lowell?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lowell are The Acre ($1,950/mo), Centralville ($1,997/mo), and Pawtucketville ($2,100/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lowell?
To comfortably afford rent in Lowell, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lowell?
Lowell's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,400 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up 40% of available listings, making them the most common rental type in this Massachusetts mill city.
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).