1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lowell, MA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lowell, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $2,316 and +12% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Lowell
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Lowell
Compare Lowell's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $1,120 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $1,120 |
| 3 | New Bedford | $1,120 |
| 4 | Westfield | $1,160 |
| 5 | Spencer | $1,170 |
| 6 | Webster | $1,170 |
| 7 | Gardner | $1,180 |
| 8 | Springfield | $1,215 |
| 9 | Fall River | $1,260 |
| 10 | Fitchburg | $1,260 |
| 11 | Pittsfield | $1,280 |
| 12 | Leominster | $1,390 |
| 13 | Clinton | $1,410 |
| 14 | Haverhill | $1,447 |
| 15 | Lawrence | $1,450 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $3,550 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,370 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,310 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,254 |
| 5 | Concord | $2,940 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $2,840 |
| 7 | Somerville | $2,787 |
| 8 | Burlington | $2,730 |
| 9 | Bedford | $2,730 |
| 10 | Belmont | $2,720 |
| 11 | Boston | $2,698 |
| 12 | Ashland | $2,650 |
| 13 | Winchester | $2,620 |
| 14 | Swampscott | $2,620 |
| 15 | Medford | $2,620 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Lowell.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Lowell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford, MA | 4.1 mi | $1,890 | +$325 (+21%) |
| Billerica, MA | 6.2 mi | $2,005 | +$440 (+28%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 6.7 mi | $2,480 | +$915 (+58%) |
| Bedford, MA | 10.2 mi | $2,730 | +$1,165 (+74%) |
| Andover, MA | 11 mi | $1,970 | +$405 (+26%) |
| Burlington, MA | 12.6 mi | $2,730 | +$1,165 (+74%) |
| Concord, MA | 12.7 mi | $2,940 | +$1,375 (+88%) |
| Lexington, MA | 15.1 mi | $3,550 | +$1,985 (+127%) |
| Woburn, MA | 15.6 mi | $2,490 | +$925 (+59%) |
| Derry, NH | 17.6 mi | $1,350 | $-215 (-14%) |
| Winchester, MA | 17.8 mi | $2,620 | +$1,055 (+67%) |
| Waltham, MA | 18.5 mi | $2,603 | +$1,038 (+66%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Lowell — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lowell?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Lowell, Massachusetts is $1,565 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $2,316.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Lowell?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $62,600 ($5,217/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.10/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lowell expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lowell's 1-bedroom median of $1,565 is +12% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 61th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lowell rank for 1-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 1-bedroom data, Lowell ranks #23 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Lowell?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Derry ($1,350).