Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Average rent in
Lowell, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Lowell rent stands today
Lowell, MA rents are essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,095/month. The market follows a peak in 2024, with little change in rents compared to last year.
Compared to national trends
Lowell runs 8.8% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a smaller inventory of 84 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Lowell rent for $1,660/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,775/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,150/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,400/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,850/month. These figures show the spread renters can expect across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Pawtucketville rents fell 16.1% year over year to $2,150/month across 20 rentals, a sharper decline than the broadly flat citywide market. The Acre also cooled with a 15.2% drop to $1,950/month, indicating localized softness in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Lowell
$2,095/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Lowell is $2,095 per month as of August 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $170 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lowell
84
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 $2,050, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Lowell run $1,775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,659 | No Change |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,775 | 4% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $2,150 | No Change | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $2,850 |  2% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Back Central | $2,000 | |
Belvidere | $2,050 | |
Centralville | $2,047 | |
Downtown Lowell | $2,095 | |
Highlands | $2,325 | |
Pawtucketville | $2,150 | |
South Lowell | $2,100 | |
The Acre | $1,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,050 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 18% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,900 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,659
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Highlands
Average rent
$2,325
South Lowell
Average rent
$2,100
Back Central
Average rent
$2,000
Downtown Lowell
Average rent
$2,095
The Acre
Average rent
$1,950
Centralville
Average rent
$2,047
Pawtucketville
Average rent
$2,150
Belvidere
Average rent
$2,050
Apartments
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
18%
Houses
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
4%
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
9%higher than the national median
51%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
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,900
5%$2,940
21%$2,900
1%$2,850
30%$2,150
2%$2,000
3%$1,950
16%$2,212
23%$2,200
5%$3,250
184%$3,000
1%$3,098
52%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
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available May 1
12h 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
Pawtucketville apartment for rent in Lowell
1 bed
1 bath
$950
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 Jan 8
5h ago
Back Central 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 Jul 2
19h 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
Highlands condo for rent in Lowell
94 Midland St #2, Lowell, MA 01851
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Lowell apartment for rent in Lowell
130 John St #212, Lowell, MA 01852
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
26 26 Park Street Office located at 1 River Place, Lowell, MA 01852
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,275–$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
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
9h ago
Verified
130 Bowden St, Lowell, MA 01852
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,639–$2,769
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 Aug 11
21h ago
345 Hildreth St, Lowell, MA 01850
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,775–$2,095
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
26 26 Park Street Office located at 1 River Place, Lowell, MA 01852
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,275–$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
2d ago
Verified
1982 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01851
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,999–$2,075
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 22
9h ago
Verified
130 Bowden St, Lowell, MA 01852
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,639–$2,769
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 Aug 11
10h ago
144 Stevens St, Lowell, MA 01851
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
26 26 Park Street Office located at 1 River Place, Lowell, MA 01852
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,275–$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
2d ago
Verified
1982 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01851
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,999–$2,075
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 22
1d ago
Verified
130 Bowden St, Lowell, MA 01852
Studio
1 bath
$1,639–$2,006
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 Aug 15
5d+ ago
Centralville apartment for rent in Lowell
403 Beacon St #3, Lowell, MA 01850
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
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 1
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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 $2,095 per month as of August 8, 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 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $170 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lowell?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lowell are The Acre ($1,950/mo), Back Central ($2,000/mo), and Centralville ($2,047/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?
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).