Average Rent in Lowell MA
8 apartment buildings, 103 units. Real prices pulled from each property's leasing system this morning.
Avg Rent
$1,525/mo
Cheapest
$850/mo
Properties
8
Units
103
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 8 properties in Lowell MA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Lowell MA Rent Prices
All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Edge Merrimack River
1 Merrimack Plaza, Lowell
Heritage Properties - Meadow Lane Apartments
18 E Meadow Ln, Lowell
York Apartments
151 Wood St, Lowell
201 Canal Apartments
201 Canal St, Lowell
Marquee at Andover
460 River Rd, Andover
Pine Properties
183 Pine St, Lowell
Princeton Properties
1115 Westford St, Lowell
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edge Merrimack River 1 Merrimack Plaza, Lowell | $850 | $1,265 | $1.46 | 4.2 | 84 |
| 2 | Heritage Properties - Meadow Lane Apartments 18 E Meadow Ln, Lowell | $1,799 | $2,016 | $2.62 | 3.5 | 3 |
| 3 | York Apartments 151 Wood St, Lowell | $1,985 | $2,097 | $3.07 | -- | 6 |
| 4 | 201 Canal Apartments 201 Canal St, Lowell | $2,425 | $2,895 | $2.91 | 4.4 | 3 |
| 5 | Marquee at Andover 460 River Rd, Andover | $2,592 | $3,363 | $2.50 | 3.8 | 7 |
| 6 | Pine Properties 183 Pine St, Lowell | -- | -- | -- | 3.7 | 0 |
| 7 | Princeton Properties 1115 Westford St, Lowell | -- | -- | -- | 4 | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Edge Merrimack River
4.21 Merrimack Plaza, Lowell
Heritage Properties - Meadow Lane Apartments
3.518 E Meadow Ln, Lowell
York Apartments
151 Wood St, Lowell
201 Canal Apartments
4.4201 Canal St, Lowell
Marquee at Andover
3.8460 River Rd, Andover
Pine Properties
3.7183 Pine St, Lowell
Lowell MA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Lowell MA is $1,525 per month, based on 103 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $850 at Edge Merrimack River to $2,592 at Marquee at Andover.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $2,046/mo | $1,799/mo | 15 |
| 2 Bed | $1,411/mo | $850/mo | 63 |
| 3 Bed | $3,864/mo | $3,751/mo | 3 |
| 4 Bed | $1,176/mo | $1,075/mo | 22 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lowell 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
$61,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,525/mo.
Comfortable income
$73,000/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.
Cost of living in Lowell MA
We only have live rent data for Lowell MA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,525 |
| Estimated total | $1,525/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
Rent Trends in Lowell MA
Track how apartment prices are changing over time.
Missing your neighborhood?
Tell us where you're looking. We'll start tracking prices within 24 hours.
Get Started