Lynn vs Salem: rent compared
As of May 2026, the average rent in Lynn is $2,354/month, $363 (13%) less than Salem at $2,717.
+$40 (+1.7%) yr/yr
+$50 (+1.9%) yr/yr
Five years of rent, side by side
Five years ago the gap was $247/mo; it has widened to $363 — the two markets have been pulling apart.
Recent months
| Month | Lynn | Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $2,354 | $2,717 | −$363 |
| April 2026 | $2,333 | $2,673 | −$340 |
| March 2026 | $2,324 | $2,656 | −$332 |
| February 2026 | $2,303 | $2,618 | −$315 |
| January 2026 | $2,288 | $2,628 | −$340 |
| December 2025 | $2,293 | $2,632 | −$339 |
"Difference" is the Lynn average minus the Salem 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 $363/month, or about $4,356/year versus Salem. 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 Revere — $2,354 vs $2,809/mo
- Lynn vs Peabody — $2,354 vs $2,783/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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