Lynn vs Peabody: rent compared
As of May 2026, the average rent in Lynn is $2,354/month, $429 (15%) less than Peabody at $2,783.
+$40 (+1.7%) yr/yr
−$8 (−0.3%) yr/yr
Five years of rent, side by side
Recent months
| Month | Lynn | Peabody | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $2,354 | $2,783 | −$429 |
| April 2026 | $2,333 | $2,743 | −$410 |
| March 2026 | $2,324 | $2,726 | −$402 |
| February 2026 | $2,303 | $2,737 | −$434 |
| January 2026 | $2,288 | $2,721 | −$433 |
| December 2025 | $2,293 | $2,710 | −$417 |
"Difference" is the Lynn average minus the Peabody average each month. Both series are Zillow ZORI on the same smoothed, market-rate basis, so they are directly comparable — typical observed rents across all home types, not asking prices or active listings.
What this means for renters
Lynn is the cheaper of the two by roughly $429/month, or about $5,148/year versus Peabody. Remember these are typical rents across all home types — a specific 1- or 2-bedroom can land either side of the average.
Compare Lynn with other nearby cities
- Lynn vs Salem — $2,354 vs $2,717/mo
- Lynn vs Revere — $2,354 vs $2,809/mo
- Lynn vs Saugus — $2,354 vs $2,944/mo
- Lynn vs Swampscott — $2,354 vs $2,694/mo
- Lynn vs Medford — $2,354 vs $3,388/mo
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