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Average Rent in Lowell, MA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Lowell, MA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,402/mo
Lowest Available
$850/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
59
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Lowell, MA
Compare average rent across Lowell, MA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell 01810 | $3,579 | $2,696 | 1 | 8 |
| Highlands | $2,097 | $1,985 | 1 | 6 |
| Pawtucketville | $2,006 | $1,725 | 1 | 4 |
| Back Central | $1,318 | $850 | 2 | 80 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Lowell, MA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Lowell, MA is $1,402 per month across 5 apartment communities and 59 available units.
The most affordable option is Edge Merrimack River starting at $850/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,402/mo.
Prices range from $850 to $3,265 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 31 units are currently listed.
Lowell, MA Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Lowell, MA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Lowell, MA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edge Merrimack River | $850/mo | $1,170/mo | 49 | 4.2 |
| York Apartments | $2,085/mo | $2,151/mo | 4 | - |
| Heritage Properties - Meadow Lane Apartments | $2,250/mo | $2,250/mo | 2 | 3.5 |
| 201 Canal Apartments | $2,520/mo | $2,893/mo | 2 | 4.4 |
| Marquee at Andover | $3,250/mo | $3,258/mo | 2 | 3.8 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$56,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,402/mo.
Comfortable income
$67,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($850/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.
Median household income in Lowell, MA is $76,205 , about 13% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Lowell, MA
Overall prices in Lowell, MA runs above the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 110.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Lowell, MA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,402 |
| Utilities | $637 |
| Groceries | $544 |
| Transportation | $1,520 |
| Healthcare | $741 |
| Other goods and services | $1,186 |
| Estimated total | $6,030/mo |
Population
114,799
Median household income
$76,205
Census median rent
$1,603/mo
Rent as % of income
30.9%
Median age
35.5
Mean commute
28 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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