Lowell, MA Rent History

126 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$2,304
1-year change
+1.4%
$31/mo
5-year change
+33.0%
$572/mo
10-year change
+77.8%
$1,008/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Lowell

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,323/mo0.0%
2017$1,409/mo+6.5%+6.5%
2018$1,491/mo+5.8%+12.7%
2019$1,531/mo+2.7%+15.7%
2020$1,604/mo+4.8%+21.2%
2021$1,707/mo+6.4%+29.0%
2022$1,884/mo+10.4%+42.4%
2023$2,065/mo+9.6%+56.1%
2024$2,153/mo+4.3%+62.7%
2025$2,225/mo+3.3%+68.2%
2026$2,281/mo+2.5%+72.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Lowell changed since 2016?

Median rent in Lowell, MA was $1,313 in 2016-01 and is $2,304 as of 2026-07 — a change of $991 per month over 10 years.

How much has Lowell rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Lowell, MA has changed +33.0% ($572 per month). The current median is $2,304.

What has rent in Lowell done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Lowell, MA has changed +77.8% ($1,008 per month). It is now $2,304.

Is rent in Lowell going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Lowell, MA has increased +1.4% ($31/mo). Current median: $2,304.

See full rent data for Lowell, MA
Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.