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Average Rent in Lynn, MA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 12 apartment communities in Lynn, MA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,579/mo
▲ +3.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,870/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
12
tracked daily
Units Listed
39
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Lynn, MA
31 listed units across 6 buildings offering studio units in Lynn, MA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $101/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Saugus | Unit 21 | $3,785 | $3,520 | $265 |
| Avalon Saugus | Unit 20 | $3,575 | $3,325 | $250 |
| Avalon Saugus | Unit 8 | $2,765 | $2,585 | $180 |
| Avalon Saugus | Unit 1 | $2,168 | $1,995 | $173 |
| Avalon Saugus | Unit 22 | $3,895 | $3,730 | $165 |
| Avalon Saugus | Unit 4 | $2,655 | $2,505 | $150 |
| Avalon Saugus | Unit 19 | $3,375 | $3,230 | $145 |
| The Robinson | Unit 1, S2 | $2,900 | $2,766 | $134 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Lynn, MA
Compare average rent across Lynn, MA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swampscott 01907 | $3,571 | ▲ $145 | $2,658 | 1 | 8 |
| Revere 02151 | $3,225 | ▲ $129 | $2,231 | 6 | 82 |
| Lynn 01905 | $3,106 | ▼ $52 | $2,435 | 1 | 73 |
| Salem 01970 | $3,044 | ▲ $18 | $2,290 | 3 | 52 |
| Saugus 01906 | $3,025 | ▼ $59 | $1,995 | 2 | 36 |
| Lynn 01901 | $2,655 | ▲ $78 | $1,870 | 1 | 59 |
| Lynn 01902 | $2,048 | ▼ $74 | $1,536 | 1 | 4 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Lynn, MA?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Lynn, MA is $2,579 per month across 12 apartment communities and 39 available units. Rents have increased $93 (3.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Caldwell starting at $1,870/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,579/mo.
Prices range from $1,870 to $3,459 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 16 units are currently listed.
Lynn, MA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $2,943 | - | 7 |
| June 2026 | $2,993 | +$50 | 11 |
| July 2026 | $2,984 | -$9 | 13 |
| August 2026 | $3,054 | +$70 | 12 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Lynn, MA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Lynn, MA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell | $1,870/mo | $1,870/mo | 1 | 3.7 |
| Avalon Saugus | $1,995/mo | $1,995/mo | 1 | 4.9 |
| BLVD at Revere Beach | $2,231/mo | $2,231/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| Ocean 650 Apartments | $2,267/mo | $2,715/mo | 14 | 4.1 |
| Lore | $2,290/mo | $2,293/mo | 3 | 4.9 |
| Atwood | $2,350/mo | $2,350/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| The Shipwright | $2,435/mo | $2,550/mo | 4 | 4.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Lynn, MA
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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
$103,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,579/mo.
Comfortable income
$124,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,870/mo), you need to earn at least $75,000/year.
Median household income in Lynn, MA is $74,715 , about 40% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Lynn, MA
Overall prices in Lynn, 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 Lynn, MA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,579 |
| Utilities | $637 |
| Groceries | $544 |
| Transportation | $1,520 |
| Healthcare | $741 |
| Other goods and services | $1,186 |
| Estimated total | $7,207/mo |
Population
100,905
Median household income
$74,715
Census median rent
$1,612/mo
Rent as % of income
33.9%
Median age
36.8
Mean commute
31 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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