Average rent in Lynn: $2,354/month
What it really costs to rent in Lynn, Massachusetts. Market-rate rent across all home types, tracked monthly since 2018.
Lynn rent trend, last 5 years
Rent by ZIP code
| ZIP | Area | Avg rent (May 2026) | 1-yr change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01905 | West Lynn | $2,635 | n/a (n/a) | trend → |
| 01902 | East Lynn / Lynn Common | $2,458 | +$14 (+0.6%) | trend → |
| 01901 | Downtown Lynn / Central Square | $2,147 | +$1 (+0.0%) | trend → |
ZIPs without sufficient rental volume in the index are not shown.
Lynn rent vs nearby cities
At $2,354/month, Lynn is the most affordable of the 6 nearby cities we track. See Lynn rent compared with Medford, Saugus, Revere, Peabody, Salem, Swampscott →
Who rents in Lynn
49.6% of Lynn households rent. Census data says current renters pay a median of $1,612/month including utilities — about $742 below today's $2,354 market rate, the gap between long-held leases and what a new mover pays. See who rents in Lynn, rent burden, and the income picture →
Section 8 & fair market rent
HUD's FY2026 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,941 — the baseline voucher programs use, and it sits above Lynn's $2,354 market average. See studio through 4-bedroom figures →
When is rent cheapest in Lynn?
Historically, the Lynn index has climbed fastest in January, February, March and gone flat in April, August, December — a swing worth about $34/month at today's average. See the month-by-month data →
What you need to earn to rent in Lynn
Affording the typical $2,354/month at the 30%-of-income guideline takes about $94,160/year — roughly $45/hour full-time, more than the $74,715 the median Lynn household earns. See the income needed by ZIP and how it compares to local pay →
Know your rights as a Lynn renter
Massachusetts caps security deposits at one month's rent, requires every eviction to go through court, and — since August 2025 — bans charging tenants for a broker they didn't hire. See the rules that protect Lynn renters, with official sources →
What $2,354 means in Lynn
A year ago the average was $2,314; five years ago it was $1,803 — a 31% rise. Renters comparing Lynn to the wider Boston metro (averaging $3,211) are paying about 27% 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.
Lynn rent FAQ
What is the average rent in Lynn, MA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Lynn, MA is $2,354/month. That is a smoothed market-rate figure across apartments, condos, and single-family homes — what a typical unit rents for today, not an average of current asking-price listings.
Is rent going up in Lynn?
Lynn rent is up from a year ago: +$40 (+1.7%), from $2,314 to $2,354. Over the past five years it has moved 31%, from $1,803.
Which ZIP code has the highest rent in Lynn?
Among the Lynn ZIP codes we track, 01905 (West Lynn) is the most expensive at $2,635/month, and 01901 (Downtown Lynn / Central Square) the least at $2,147/month, as of May 2026.
How much do you need to earn to afford rent in Lynn?
Renting the typical $2,354/month home in Lynn on the standard 30%-of-income guideline takes about $94,160 a year, or roughly $45/hour at full-time hours. That is more than the $74,715 the median Lynn household earns.
When is the cheapest time to rent in Lynn?
Historically, Lynn rents have been flattest in April, August, December and risen fastest in January, February, March — a seasonal swing of about $34/month at today's average. Signing or renewing in the softer months has tended to mean a better rate.
Where does LynnRent's rent data come from, and how current is it?
The figures come from Zillow's public ZORI research dataset, a smoothed index of observed market rents updated monthly. The latest month available is May 2026; Zillow normally runs about two months behind. Zillow also revises its most recent months as more data arrives — typically by under about 1% — so a recent figure can shift by a few dollars between our updates.
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