THE ESSEX
585 Essex St,
Lynn, MA 01901
$1,575 - $2,300 | Studio - 2 Beds
Downtown Lynn
Lynn, MA
Downtown Lynn - Lynn, MA
Area Guide
This colorful, coastal Massachusetts locale has something for everyone
Historic
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Nightlife
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Restaurants
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Shopping
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Coastal
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Beach
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Fun-Filled
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Lynn, Massachusetts is one of the oldest settlements in the state. Founded in 1629, Lynn is situated on the Atlantic coast, and as such, provides one of the most unique downtown atmospheres in Massachusetts outside of Boston. Centered around the town square and Lynn Common, Downtown Lynn is full of unique rentals and engaging entertainment hotspots.
Lofts, condos, and waterfront apartments provide access to the city’s concentration of restaurants, bars, and music venues. There’s also convenient access to the Central Square train station and the area’s comprehensive public transit. Marinas and yacht clubs provide incredible views of the water, and Long Beach gives Downtown Lynn an exciting mix of nightlife amenities and outdoor endeavors.
Rent Trends
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Lynn is $1,726 for a studio, $1,782 for one bedroom, $2,216 for two bedrooms, and $2,413 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Lynn has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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1,948 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,726/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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985 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,782/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,147 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,216/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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900 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,413/month
Average Rent
Transportation
93
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
47
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
58
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lynn Heritage State Park
- Lynn Woods
- Saugus Ironworks National Historic Site
- Revere Beach Reservation
- Mass Audubon's Nahant Thicket Wildlife Sanctuary
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.