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Lynn, MA

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A Greater Boston coastal town with historic charm.

Waterfront Coastal Commuter Parks

A coastal town located just ten miles north of downtown Boston and less than five miles south of Salem, Lynn is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. With access to Nahant Bay, Broad Sound, and numerous ponds, there is ample opportunity to enjoy recreational water sports and activities. Lynn Woods, the second largest municipal park in the United States, offers mountain bikers and hikers a serene escape as well as picturesque views.

The options for rentals are plentiful, from historic homes to renovated industrial lofts to luxury waterfront apartments. If you choose to rent in Lynn, you’ll have the option to catch a world-class concert at the Lynn Memorial Auditorium, play a round of golf at Gannon Municipal Golf Course, or delight in the cultural and artistic districts. You’ll also share your location with Pine Grove Cemetery which is contained by the “second-longest contiguous stone wall in the world,” right after the Great Wall of China.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Lynn, MA is $1,745 for a studio, $1,801 for one bedroom, $2,290 for two bedrooms, and $3,493 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lynn has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,801/month
720 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,497/month
1,532 Sq Ft
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Transportation

83

Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

44

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

55

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Aborn Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

217 Students

6
out of 10

Lynn Woods Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

148 Students

6
out of 10

Hood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

452 Students

5
out of 10

Tracy Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

362 Students

5
out of 10

Sewell-Anderson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

269 Students

5
out of 10

Breed Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,221 Students

4
out of 10

Lynn Vocational Technical Institute

Public

Grades PK-1, 3-6 & 8-12

1,523 Students

3
out of 10

Thurgood Marshall Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,215 Students

3
out of 10

Pickering Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

552 Students

3
out of 10

Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School

Public

Grades 6-12

78 Students

1
out of 10

Lynn Vocational Technical Institute

Public

Grades PK-1, 3-6 & 8-12

1,523 Students

3
out of 10

Lynn English High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,176 Students

2
out of 10

Classical High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,818 Students

2
out of 10

Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School

Public

Grades 6-12

78 Students

1
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lynn Heritage State Park
  • Lynn Woods
  • Saugus Ironworks National Historic Site
  • Revere Beach Reservation
  • Mass Audubon's Nahant Thicket Wildlife Sanctuary

Military Bases

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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