Riverwalk Lofts
250 Merrimack St,
Lawrence, MA 01843
1-2 Beds | $2,250 - $2,800
Rental Market Trends in Lawrence, MA
What is the average rent in Lawrence, MA?
$1,933/month
Average Rent
758 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+5.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in Lawrence, MA is $1,933 per month. This is 24% higher than the national average rent price of $1,554/month, making Lawrence one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lawrence, you can expect to pay about $1,906 per month for a studio, $1,933 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,250 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,421 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Lawrence, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 5.2%, which averages out to $101 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Lawrence, MA
Last Updated January 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
6%
$700 - $1,000/month
27%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
30%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
33%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lawrence?
Based on current rent prices, North Lawrence, Mount Vernon and Downtown Lawrence are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lawrence.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lawrence?
Based on current rent prices, South Lawrence, North Common and Downtown Lawrence are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lawrence.
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Which Lawrence neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Lawrence with the most apartments available are South Lawrence, North Common and Downtown Lawrence .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lawrence, MA?
Because the average rent in Lawrence is $1,933, you’ll want to make about $6,443 per month or $77,316 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Lawrence, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Lawrence, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,800/month
One Bedroom
$1,656/month
$2,082/month
Two Bedroom
$1,996/month
$2,352/month
Three Bedroom
$1,908/month
$2,441/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.