What is the average apartment size in Lowell?

The average size for a Lowell, MA apartment is 869 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Lowell?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Lowell is $2,269 per month, a 1.97% increase from last year’s average of $2,225.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Lowell?

In Lowell, studios rent for $1,663 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,025 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,468 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,897 per month

What is the average apartment size in Lowell?

The typical apartment in Lowell offers about 869 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Lowell?

Studio apartments in Lowell average 398 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 761 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 972 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,236 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lowell?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lowell include Highlands ($2,154/month), Pawtucketville ($2,463/month), and Downtown Lowell ($2,608/month), all below the citywide average of $2,269.

Lowell, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Lowell?

The typical rent budget in Lowell ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 43% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lowell?

In Lowell, 56% of households rent while 44% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lowell is $2,269, a 1.97% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,225.

Studio Apartments at $1,663 offer the most budget-friendly option with 398 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 761 square feet for $2,025, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,468 offer 972 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,236 sq ft) for $2,897, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Lowell, MA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,269	869 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,663	398 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,025	761 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,468	972 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,897	1,236 sq. ft.

Lowell, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Lowell, MA have increased by 1.97% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,225 to $2,269.

What's the typical rent budget in Lowell, MA?

The largest share of rentals in Lowell, MA (43%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Lowell, MA?

23,733 or 56% of the households in Lowell, MA are renter-occupied while 18,650 or 44% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Lowell?

Highlands $2,154/month

Pawtucketville $2,463/month

Downtown Lowell $2,608/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,269/month.

Average Rent in Lowell, MA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Downtown Lowell	$2,608
Pawtucketville	$2,463
Highlands	$2,154

Lowell | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Lowell is 21% higher than in Highlands

$2,608

Downtown Lowell rent is 15% higher than Lowell average

Average Rent $2,608

$2,154

Highlands rent is 5% lower than Lowell average

Average Rent $2,154

How Lowell Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lowell	$2,269
Boston	$3,698
Cambridge	$3,755
Worcester	$2,050
Quincy	$2,812
Fall River	$2,111
Somerville	$3,484
Salem	$2,723
New Bedford	$2,053
Weymouth Town	$2,552
Braintree Town	$2,867
Waltham	$3,190
Nashua, NH	$2,158
Medford, MA	$3,127
Haverhill, MA	$2,380
Lawrence, MA	$2,282
Melrose, MA	$3,003
Woburn, MA	$2,722
Peabody, MA	$2,814

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Lowell apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.