Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Lynn, MA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Lynn, MA rent slipped 3.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,312/month. Renters today are paying $88 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak in early 2025.

  • Lynn runs 21.7% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with 88 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent at $1,650/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,950/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,400/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,050/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,550/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range most renters target in Lynn.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents rose 3.5% year over year, contrasting with the citywide decline of 3.6%. This divergence shows differing trends within Lynn's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Lynn

$2,312/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lynn is $2,312 per month as of October 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $412 more per month.

$1.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lynn

88

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lynn rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lynn, MA

Average rent prices in Lynn have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Lynn, MA

Rent prices in Lynn vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lynn is $2,200, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Lynn run $1,975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

2%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,950

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$3,050

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,550

No Change

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,050

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,550

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lynn, 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 Lynn, MA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Lynn and Boston by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lynn

Median rent price$2,312
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,400
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lynn, MA is 32% lower than the median rent in Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in Lynn, MA

38 Neptune St #U2L - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lynn

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
38 Neptune St #U3L - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lynn

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Chestnut Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Chestnut Street

133 Chestnut St, Lynn, MA 01902

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050–$2,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
MARKET STREET APARTMENTS - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

MARKET STREET APARTMENTS

64 Market St, Lynn, MA 01901

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Lynn, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Lynn rental market.

How much is rent in Lynn?

The average rent in Lynn is $2,312 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lynn?

Average rent prices in Lynn have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Lynn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lynn is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $412 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lynn?

To comfortably afford rent in Lynn, you'd need to earn approximately $93,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Lynn?

February offers the best rental deals in Lynn, with rents running about 6.8% lower than November's peak pricing. This seasonal variation creates clear timing advantages for flexible renters.

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).

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