Edge Merrimack
1 Merrimack Plz,
Lowell, MA 01852
1-4 Beds | $949 - $3,365
$1,946/month
Average Rent
690 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Lowell, MA is $1,946 per month. This is 25% higher than the national average rent price of $1,559/month, making Lowell one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lowell, you can expect to pay about $1,623 per month for a studio, $1,946 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,248 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,911 or more.
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.6%, which averages out to $52 more per month.
Based on current rent prices, Belvidere, Pawtucketville and The Acre are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lowell.
Based on current rent prices, Back Central, South Lowell and Downtown Lowell are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lowell.
The neighborhoods in Lowell with the most apartments available are Lowell/Dracut, Downtown Lowell and South Lowell .
Because the average rent in Lowell is $1,946, you’ll want to make about $6,486 per month or $77,832 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.
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