> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://josetijam.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Average Rent in Lowell, MA: What the Latest Figures Show - URL: https://josetijam.com/average-rent-in-lowell-ma/ - Published: 2026-10-13T05:19:15.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-13T05:22:07.000Z - Description: Recent listing and market sites put the average rent in Lowell, MA between about $1,976 and $2,285 a month. The gap comes from how each site measures rent, so compare the figures by bedroom count before you budget. - Author: Housing Ledger Editorial - Tags: Lowell MA, rent prices, renting, Massachusetts housing, #gce-acadb2f3 The average rent in Lowell MA runs from $1,976 to $2,285 a month, based on recent estimates [\[1\]](https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/lowell-ma/?ref=josetijam.com)[\[2\]](https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/ma/lowell/?ref=josetijam.com). Most estimates cluster between about $2,000 and $2,300, so that is a sensible starting range for your budget. Treat it as a planning number, not a quote for any one apartment. The range is wide because each site uses its own method and date. Each site uses its own method and date, so the figures are not interchangeable. Read them as a rough guide to the market, not as a single price. This article shows what the figures measure, how rent changes with apartment size, and how Lowell compares with the rest of the country. It also explains how to set a rent budget from these numbers. ## Why do rent figures for Lowell differ by site? Check which measure a site uses before you compare two numbers. The six figures sit close together, but they answer different questions. A median is the middle rent when all rents are lined up, so half are higher and half lower. An average adds every rent and divides, so a few expensive units can pull it up. Learn more in [Average Rent in Clarksville, TN: What the 2026 Figures Say](https://josetijam.com/average-rent-in-clarksville-tn/). Listing sites such as Realtor.com and RentHop show what landlords are asking right now. That can differ from the rent you actually sign for after negotiation. Dates matter too. Zillow's average rent figure is labeled "7 days ago," so it reflects very recent data [\[3\]](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/lowell-ma/?ref=josetijam.com). RentCafe's page is titled for 2026, so its figure describes that year's market and may not match a figure from another year [\[2\]](https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/ma/lowell/?ref=josetijam.com). ![Laptop screen showing several rental listing pages side by side on a wooden desk beside a coffee mug and notebook.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=laptop%20showing%20rental%20listings%20on%20a%20wooden%20desk&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4) ## How much does a Lowell apartment cost by size? Rent in Lowell rises with each bedroom, so start with the unit size you need. The figures below come from different sites and dates, so compare them within a row rather than across sites. ### One-bedroom apartments Zumper lists one-bedrooms at $1,785 a month [\[4\]](https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/lowell-ma?ref=josetijam.com). Apartment List puts the average at $2,123 or more [\[5\]](https://www.apartmentlist.com/ma/lowell?ref=josetijam.com). ### Two-bedroom apartments RentCafe reports two-bedroom units at $2,400 [\[2\]](https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/ma/lowell/?ref=josetijam.com). Apartment List gives $2,417 or more for a two-bedroom [\[5\]](https://www.apartmentlist.com/ma/lowell?ref=josetijam.com). One two-bedroom unit priced at $2,400 offers 954 square feet [\[2\]](https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/ma/lowell/?ref=josetijam.com). Check that square footage against how much room you need before you compare prices. ### Studios and four-bedroom rentals RentHop lists the average studio at $1,825 a month and the average four-bedroom at $3,350 [\[6\]](https://www.renthop.com/average-rent-in/lowell-ma?ref=josetijam.com). The four-bedroom number shows how quickly rent climbs for larger households. ![Bright one-bedroom apartment living room with hardwood floors, a gray sofa, and large windows letting in afternoon light.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=one-bedroom%20apartment%20living%20room%20with%20hardwood%20floors&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4) ## Is rent in Lowell higher than the rest of the country? Lowell rent is higher than the typical U.S. rent. Apartments.com reports Lowell rent at 19% above the national average of $1,667 a month [\[1\]](https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/lowell-ma/?ref=josetijam.com). For a renter, that makes the national figure a weak budget baseline for Lowell. That gap means a Lowell rent is roughly $300 more per month than the typical U.S. rent in the same report [\[1\]](https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/lowell-ma/?ref=josetijam.com). Plan for that difference before you decide whether your income covers the move. The national average is also a broad figure. It blends cheap and expensive markets, so it does not tell you what a specific Lowell apartment will cost. Use it only to see whether Lowell sits above or below the typical U.S. level. ### What the gap means for your budget Gaps like this matter most when you are relocating for work. Compare that monthly difference with what you save now, so you know how much room is left after the move. This comparison uses one source and one date, so treat it as a general signal, not an exact measure. To turn the gap into a plan, compare Lowell figures for the bedroom count you need against your current rent. If the extra cost is more than you can absorb, look at smaller units or nearby towns before you commit. For the next step, see [Average Rent in Paterson NJ: Figures by Source and Bedroom Count](https://josetijam.com/average-rent-in-paterson-nj/). ## How should you set a rent budget for Lowell? Start with the median for the size you need, not the cheapest listing. A median is the middle asking rent: half of the units cost more and half cost less. A single low listing can make a budget look easier than it is. Lowell medians differ by site. Realtor.com gives a median rent of $2,260 for Lowell [\[7\]](https://www.realtor.com/apartments/Lowell%5FMA/price-na-1800?ref=josetijam.com). RentHop reports that the median price of all currently available listings is $2,230 [\[6\]](https://www.renthop.com/average-rent-in/lowell-ma?ref=josetijam.com), and Zumper lists a current median of $2,000 a month [\[4\]](https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/lowell-ma?ref=josetijam.com). These figures cover all unit sizes together, so for a 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom budget, use the bedroom filter on each site and read the median from that smaller set. Affordable options exist, but they are limited. Realtor.com showed 42 active rental listings under $1,800 as the page was captured [\[7\]](https://www.realtor.com/apartments/Lowell%5FMA/price-na-1800?ref=josetijam.com). To test your budget, set your monthly ceiling against the middle figure. If that sits below the median for your size, expect fewer choices and plan for a longer search. If it sits above, you have more room, but still compare units with the same bedroom count. Compare two or three sources before you decide. Pick the bedroom count you need, pull the figure from each site, and note the date each one shows. If the numbers land within a few hundred dollars of each other, use the middle one as your planning figure. If they split widely, the gap usually reflects each site's own method and date, so plan with the range rather than a single number. ## What should you take away from Lowell rent figures? Zillow shows an average of $2,200 [\[3\]](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/lowell-ma/?ref=josetijam.com), Apartments.com shows $1,976 [\[1\]](https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/lowell-ma/?ref=josetijam.com), and RentCafe shows $2,285 [\[2\]](https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/ma/lowell/?ref=josetijam.com). Each source counts a different mix of units, so compare the numbers only against each other's bedroom counts. Before you budget, match each figure to the bedroom count you need and check the date it was published. Then use the range as a starting estimate, and confirm current listings before you sign a lease. The average is a planning number, so the rent on the unit you want may sit above or below it. ## Sources 1. 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