Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Lynn, MA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Lynn, MA rent rose 8.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,350/month. Renters are paying $225 more per month on average than last year, despite a 1.2% month-over-month decline from May to June 2026.

  • Lynn rents run 20.5% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with a total of 94 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Lynn sit at $1,662/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,095/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,490/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,100/month, and 4+ bedroom units reach $4,200/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available to most renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Lynn fell 10.6% year over year, diverging from the citywide rise of 8.2%. Meanwhile, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents also softened by 1.4% and 4.2%, respectively, contrasting with the overall upward trend.

Median rent

Median rent in Lynn

$2,350/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lynn is $2,350 per month as of June 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.

$1.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lynn

94

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lynn rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $2,354, whereas a house costs $4,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Lynn run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,662

2%

9%

1 bedroom

$2,095

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$2,490

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,100

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$4,200

1%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,662

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,490

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

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$2,350
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,395
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lynn, MA is 31% lower than the median rent in Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in Lynn, MA

65 Moulton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lynn

3 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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

House for rent

Available Aug 13

23 Echo Grove Avenue #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lynn

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 11

108 Franklin St #24 - 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

108 Franklin St #U24 - 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 Jun 9

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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 $2,350 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lynn?

Average rent prices in Lynn have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Lynn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lynn is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $94,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Lynn's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,600 monthly. One-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 49% of the market, followed by two-bedrooms at 24% of listings.

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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