Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Average rent in
Lowell, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lowell, MA rent slipped 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters today are paying $78 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $2,317/month in August 2024.
Compared to national trends
Lowell runs 7.7% more expensive than the $1,950/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 $1,599/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,850/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,150/month, with larger units reaching $2,850/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses command a median of $3,000/month, above the apartment median of $2,100/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Acre saw rents fall 23.5% year over year to $1,950/month across 18 rentals, a larger decline than the citywide 2.9% drop. Back Central rents rose 16.7%, showing varied neighborhood dynamics within Lowell.
Median rent
Median rent in Lowell
$2,100/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Lowell is $2,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lowell
105
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 3% 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 $2,100, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Lowell run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,599 | 6% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,850 | 2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,150 | 3% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | 4% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $2,850 | No Change | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Back Central | $2,100 | |
Belvidere | $1,950 | |
Centralville | $2,100 | |
Downtown Lowell | $2,152 | |
Highlands | $2,192 | |
Pawtucketville | $2,350 | |
South Lowell | $2,200 | |
The Acre | $1,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,092 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,599
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
Highlands
Average rent
$2,192
South Lowell
Average rent
$2,200
Downtown Lowell
Average rent
$2,152
The Acre
Average rent
$1,950
Pawtucketville
Average rent
$2,350
Back Central
Average rent
$2,100
Centralville
Average rent
$2,100
Belvidere
Average rent
$1,950
Apartments
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,092
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
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
8%higher than the national median
49%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lowell, MA is 28% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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8%$2,825
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$2,912
5%$2,220
7%$2,095
1%$1,995
9%$1,962
34%$2,112
7%$3,375
165%$3,150
5%$2,840
35%Discover rentals in Lowell, MA
5d+ ago
Highlands house for rent in Lowell
94 Midland St, Lowell, MA 01851
Studio
0 baths
$350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jun 18
5d+ ago
The Acre condo for rent in Lowell
19 Varney St, Lowell, MA 01854
4 beds
1 bath
$735
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available May 1
9h ago
The Acre house for rent in Lowell
1 bed
1 bath
$800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Centralville apartment for rent in Lowell
13 Myrtle St #1stFL, Lowell, MA 01850
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d 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
1d ago
165 Thorndike St, Lowell, MA 01852
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,375–$3,125
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
5d+ ago
Downtown Lowell apartment for rent in Lowell
128 Warren St #1, Lowell, MA 01852
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
26 26 Park Street Office located at 1 River Place, Lowell, MA 01852
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,150–$2,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
5d+ 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
6h ago
Verified
130 Bowden St, Lowell, MA 01852
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,721–$2,617
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 Jun 30
2h 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
7h ago
Verified
1982 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01851
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,575–$2,200
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 Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
26 26 Park Street Office located at 1 River Place, Lowell, MA 01852
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,150–$2,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
6h ago
Verified
130 Bowden St, Lowell, MA 01852
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,721–$2,617
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 Jun 30
4d ago
92 Gorham St, Lowell, MA 01852
3 beds
1 bath
$2,195
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1982 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01851
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,575–$2,200
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 Jul 1
7h ago
Verified
130 Bowden St, Lowell, MA 01852
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,790–$2,520
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 Jun 30
5d+ ago
Highlands apartment for rent in Lowell
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
South Lowell apartment for rent in Lowell
3 beds
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.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 $2,100 per month as of June 27, 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 3% since last year.
How does Lowell rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lowell is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lowell?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lowell are The Acre ($1,950/mo), Belvidere ($1,950/mo), and Back Central ($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 $84,000/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).