Average Rent in Lawrence, MA
10 apartment buildings, 84 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Lawrence, MACheapest
$669/mo
Loft Five50
Properties
10
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Units
84
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Rent Price Breakdown
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Average Rent by Property
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Lawrence, MA Rent Prices
All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Loft Five50
550 Broadway, Lawrence, MA 01841, USA
Lowell Arms Apartments
193A Lowell St, Methuen, MA 01844, USA
Pacific Mill Lofts
300 Canal St Bldg #8, Lawrence, MA 01840, USA
Princeton at Mount Vernon
479 S Broadway #18, Lawrence, MA 01843, USA
Summit Place
142 Pleasant Valley St, Methuen, MA 01844, USA
Washington Mill
270 Canal St, Lawrence, MA 01840, USA
Saunders Crossing
11 Diamond St, Lawrence, MA 01843, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loft Five50 550 Broadway, Lawrence, MA 01841, USA | $669 | $1,483 | $1.43/ft² | 4.3 (46) | 6 |
| 2 | Lowell Arms Apartments 193A Lowell St, Methuen, MA 01844, USA | $1,600 | $1,763 | $1.76/ft² | 3.7 (12) | 2 |
| 3 | Pacific Mill Lofts 300 Canal St Bldg #8, Lawrence, MA 01840, USA | $1,795 | $2,448 | $1.61/ft² | 4.1 (129) | 8 |
| 4 | Princeton at Mount Vernon 479 S Broadway #18, Lawrence, MA 01843, USA | $1,950 as of Sep 23 | $2,083 | $2.08/ft² | 4.3 (43) | 3 |
| 5 | Summit Place 142 Pleasant Valley St, Methuen, MA 01844, USA | $1,999 | $2,522 | $2.67/ft² | 4.1 (112) | 24 |
| 6 | Washington Mill 270 Canal St, Lawrence, MA 01840, USA | $2,017 | $2,346 | $2.48/ft² | 4.1 (166) | 21 |
| 7 | Saunders Crossing 11 Diamond St, Lawrence, MA 01843, USA | $2,110 | $2,247 | $2.78/ft² | 3.5 (85) | 3 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Loft Five50
4.3 (46)550 Broadway, Lawrence, MA 01841, USA
Lowell Arms Apartments
3.7 (12)193A Lowell St, Methuen, MA 01844, USA
Pacific Mill Lofts
4.1 (129)300 Canal St Bldg #8, Lawrence, MA 01840, USA
Princeton at Mount Vernon
4.3 (43)479 S Broadway #18, Lawrence, MA 01843, USA
Summit Place
4.1 (112)142 Pleasant Valley St, Methuen, MA 01844, USA
Washington Mill
4.1 (166)270 Canal St, Lawrence, MA 01840, USA
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Lawrence, MA neighborhoods
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Lawrence, MA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Lawrence, MA is $2,419 per month, based on 84 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $669 at Loft Five50 to $3,795 at Pacific Mill Lofts.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,923/mo | $1,208/mo | 6 |
| 1 Bed | $2,227/mo | $669/mo | 29 |
| 2 Bed | $2,603/mo | $1,740/mo | 40 |
| 3 Bed | $2,775/mo | $1,800/mo | 7 |
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Market Context
Who rents in Lawrence, MA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Lawrence, MA averages $2,227/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,603/mo. At the local median household income of $57,903, that works out to 50% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Lawrence, MA at $1,569/mo. The current tracked market average runs 54% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Lawrence, MA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lawrence, MA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$97,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,419/mo.
Comfortable income
$116,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($669/mo), you need to earn at least $27,000/year.
Median household income in Lawrence, MA is $57,903 , about 50% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Lawrence, MA
Overall prices in Lawrence, 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 Lawrence, MA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,419 |
| Utilities | $637 |
| Groceries | $544 |
| Transportation | $1,520 |
| Healthcare | $741 |
| Other goods and services | $1,186 |
| Estimated total | $7,047/mo |
Population
88,297
Median household income
$57,903
Census median rent
$1,569/mo
Census rent burden
34.6%
Median age
32.6
Mean commute
23 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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Nearby cities in Massachusetts
How Lawrence, MA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Lawrence, MA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agawam, MA | $2,246 | -7% | +1.8% | 33 |
| Boston, MA | $4,697 | +94% | +1.9% | 29 |
| Lynn, MA | $3,053 | +26% | -0.4% | 16 |
| Waltham, MA | $3,564 | +47% | -1.3% | 11 |
| Weymouth, MA | $2,675 | +11% | +1.2% | 11 |
| Framingham, MA | $3,240 | +34% | +1.7% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lawrence, MA?
The average rent in Lawrence, MA is $2,419 per month, based on 84 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Lawrence, MA?
The median asking rent in Lawrence, MA is $2,471 per month, computed from 84 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,419/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Lawrence, MA?
The lowest available rent in Lawrence, MA starts at $669 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lawrence, MA?
1-bedroom apartments in Lawrence, MA average $2,227/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $669/mo across 29 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lawrence, MA?
2-bedroom apartments in Lawrence, MA average $2,603/mo. Units start from $1,740/mo across 40 units currently listed.
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