Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Lowell, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Lowell
$1,839/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Lowell is $1,839 per month as of June 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $111 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lowell
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lowell rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lowell, NC
Average rent prices in Lowell have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased 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, NC
Rent prices in Lowell vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lowell is $1,241, whereas a house costs $1,847. 1-bedroom apartments in Lowell run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,290.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,050 |  2% | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,340 | No Change | 21% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 14% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,295 | 8% | 9% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lowell, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,241 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,150 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $1,847 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $947 | No Change | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,340
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
21%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
9%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lowell, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,241
Condos
Average rent
$1,150
Houses
Average rent
$1,847
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$947
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lowell, NC, 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, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lowell and Belmont by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lowell
6%lower than the national median
10%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lowell, NC is 5% higher than the median rent in Belmont, NC.
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223%Discover rentals in Lowell, NC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lowell
926 River Trail Rd, Lowell, NC 28098
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,149
House for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Lowell
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lowell
2 beds
1 bath
$1,690
House for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Lowell
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lowell
926 River Trail Rd, Lowell, NC 28098
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,149
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lowell
2 beds
1 bath
$1,690
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,680
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lowell
2 beds
1 bath
$1,690
House for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Lowell
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lowell
926 River Trail Rd, Lowell, NC 28098
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,149
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lowell, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Lowell rental market.
How much is rent in Lowell?
The average rent in Lowell is $1,839 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lowell?
Average rent prices in Lowell have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Lowell rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lowell is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $111 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lowell?
To comfortably afford rent in Lowell, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lowell?
Given the limited rental market in Lowell, with an average of 9 listings per month, it might be best to search continuously rather than waiting for a specific time. However, be prepared for a higher availability of 2-bedroom apartments as they make up 56% of the market.
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).