Rent in Lawrence, MA
Across Lawrence's 4 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,765 a month, with figures from $1,626–$3,008. The highest typical rent is in 01842 ($3,008) and the lowest in 01841 ($1,626). 3 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Essex County pay about 1.04% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,433 | $569–$2,440 | 4 |
| 1 bed | $1,253 | $1,010–$2,518 | 4 |
| 2 beds | $1,765 | $1,626–$3,008 | 4 |
| 3 beds | $1,866 | $1,704–$3,584 | 4 |
| 4 beds | $3,072 | $2,074–$3,953 | 4 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Lawrence ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Lawrence, MA?
- About $1,765 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,626–$3,008. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Lawrence, MA?
- About $1,253 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,010–$2,518. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Lawrence, MA?
- About $1,866 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,704–$3,584. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Lawrence, MA?
- About $1,433 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $569–$2,440. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Lawrence, MA?
- About $3,072 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $2,074–$3,953. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Lawrence ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 01842 has the highest typical rent at $3,008 a month, and 01841 the lowest at $1,626.
- What is the property tax rate in Lawrence, MA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Essex County pay a typical 1.04% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Lawrence rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).