Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Lowell, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lowell
$1,248/mo
29%vs previous year
The average rent in Lowell is $1,248 per month as of July 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $682 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lowell
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 8% over the last month and have decreased by 29% 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 $1,275, whereas a house costs $1,745. 1-bedroom apartments in Lowell run $1,148 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,099 | 5% | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,345 | No Change | 22% | |
3 bedroom | $1,745 | 6% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,665 |  7% | 35% |
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 | $1,275 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,100 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $1,745 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,234 | 5% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,099
Last 30 days
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,345
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
22%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,745
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,665
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
35%
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
$1,275
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Houses
Average rent
$1,745
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,234
Last 30 days
5%
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
35%lower than the national median
4%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lowell, NC is 33% lower than the median rent in Belmont, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,855
7%$1,300
2%$1,250
2%$1,800
15%$1,800
4%$1,437
9%$2,101
7%$1,437
10%$1,397
7%$1,195
21%$2,150
26%$2,195
Discover rentals in Lowell, NC
5d+ ago
Verified
10 Riverside St, Lowell, NC 28098
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,845
House for rent
Available Jul 17
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,445
$2,255
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 8
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lowell
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
10 Riverside St, Lowell, NC 28098
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,845
House for rent
Available Jul 17
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lowell
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,445
$2,255
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 8
5d+ ago
Verified
10 Riverside St, Lowell, NC 28098
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,845
House for rent
Available Jul 17
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lowell
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,445
$2,255
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 8
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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 $1,248 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lowell?
Average rent prices in Lowell have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 29% since last year.
How does Lowell rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lowell is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $682 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 $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lowell?
Based on our current listings, Lowell offers excellent options for pet owners, with 70% of rental listings welcoming pets. With an average of 10 apartments available monthly, this works out to about 7 pet-friendly units each month.
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).