Average rent in Lynn: $2,356/month
What it really costs to rent in Lynn, Massachusetts. Market-rate rent across all home types, tracked monthly since 2015.
Lynn rent trend, last 5 years
Rent by ZIP code
| ZIP | Area | Avg rent (April 2026) | 1-yr change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01905 | West Lynn | $2,622 | n/a (n/a) | trend → |
| 01902 | East Lynn / Lynn Common | $2,509 | +$54 (+2.2%) | trend → |
| 01901 | Downtown Lynn / Central Square | $2,215 | +$10 (+0.5%) | trend → |
ZIPs without sufficient rental volume in the index are not shown.
Lynn rent vs nearby cities
At $2,356/month, Lynn is the most affordable of the 6 nearby cities we track. See Lynn rent compared with Medford, Saugus, Peabody, Revere, Swampscott, Salem →
What $2,356 means in Lynn
A year ago the average was $2,318; five years ago it was $1,839 — a 28% rise. Renters comparing Lynn to the wider Boston metro (averaging $3,184) are paying about 26% less than the metro typical.
These figures are smoothed market-rate estimates across apartments, condos, and single-family rentals — what a typical unit rents for today, not an average of asking prices. Methodology and caveats are documented here.
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