What is the average apartment size in Lawrence?

The average size for a Lawrence, MA apartment is 921 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 Lawrence?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Lawrence is $2,280 per month, a 3.38% increase from last years average of $2,206.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Lawrence?

In Lawrence, studios rent for $1,929 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,149 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,379 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,758 per month

What is the average apartment size in Lawrence?

The typical apartment in Lawrence offers about 921 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Lawrence?

Studio apartments in Lawrence average 777 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 802 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,012 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,209 sq. ft.

Lawrence, MA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Lawrence ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lawrence?

In Lawrence, 72% of households rent while 28% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 04, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lawrence is $2,280, a 3.38% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,206.

Studio Apartments at $1,929 offer the most budget-friendly option with 777 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 802 square feet for $2,149, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,379 offer 1,012 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,209 sq ft) for $2,758, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Lawrence, MA

Last updated: April 04, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,280	921 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,929	777 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,149	802 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,379	1,012 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,758	1,209 sq. ft.

Lawrence, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Lawrence, MA have increased by 3.38% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,206 to $2,280.

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

The largest share of rentals in Lawrence, MA (51%) 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 Lawrence, MA?

22,404 or 72% of the households in Lawrence, MA are renter-occupied while 8,738 or 28% are owner-occupied.

How Lawrence Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lawrence	$2,280
Boston	$3,638
Fall River	$2,052
Worcester	$2,011
Cambridge	$3,611
Somerville	$3,410
Quincy	$2,745
Waltham	$3,022
New Bedford	$2,068
Weymouth Town	$2,503
Lowell	$2,290
Beverly	$2,724
Nashua, NH	$2,176
Lynn	$2,372
Melrose, MA	$2,929
Haverhill, MA	$2,458
Woburn, MA	$2,728
Peabody, MA	$2,755

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 Lawrence 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.