Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Lynn, MA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Lynn rent stands today

    Lynn, MA rent rose 2.3% year over year to a current median of $2,200/month. Renters are paying $136 more per month on average than last year, with a 4.5% increase month over month reflecting recent upward momentum.

  • Lynn rent runs 13.4% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, placing it above average in cost among metros with 78 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Lynn rent for about $1,850/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,095/month, and 2-bedrooms about $2,400/month. Larger units cost more, with 3-bedrooms at $2,998/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,300/month. Apartments make up 81.2% of total rentals, while houses rent for $3,650/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Lynn

$2,200/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lynn is $2,200 per month as of August 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $260 more per month.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lynn

78

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased 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 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 $3,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Lynn run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,850

5%

7%

1 bedroom

$2,095

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,997

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$4,300

10%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,997

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

16%

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$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,400
increased by75%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lynn, MA is 35% lower than the median rent in Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in Lynn, MA

126 Union St #23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Lynn

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

Available Sep 1

109 Broad - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

109 Broad

109 Broad St, Lynn, MA 01902

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,650–$2,575

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

23 Central Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

23 Central Ave

23 Central Ave, Lynn, MA 01901

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,900–$2,625

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

75 Haviland Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lynn

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

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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 $2,200 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lynn?

Average rent prices in Lynn have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Lynn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lynn is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $260 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 $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lynn average around $2,030/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,520/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).

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