Edge Merrimack
1 Merrimack Plz,
Lowell, MA 01852
1-4 Beds | $870 - $3,238
Rental Market Trends in Lowell, MA
What is the average rent in Lowell, MA?
$1,925/month
Average Rent
714 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Lowell, MA is $1,925 per month. This is 24% higher than the national average rent price of $1,556/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 $1,612 per month for a studio, $1,925 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,219 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,910 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Lowell, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $24 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 Lowell, MA
Last Updated February 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
2%
$700 - $1,000/month
12%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
50%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
37%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lowell?
Based on current rent prices, Pawtucketville, Belvidere and The Acre are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lowell.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lowell?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Lowell, Lowell/Dracut and South Lowell are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lowell.
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Average Rent
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Which Lowell neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Lowell with the most apartments available are Lowell/Dracut, Downtown Lowell and Centralville .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lowell, MA?
Because the average rent in Lowell is $1,925, you’ll want to make about $6,416 per month or $76,992 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 Lowell, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Lowell, 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
$1,480/month
$1,970/month
One Bedroom
$1,758/month
$2,101/month
Two Bedroom
$2,490/month
$2,461/month
Three Bedroom
$1,970/month
$3,587/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.