Lowell, Massachusetts

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Renting in Lowell

Lowell is Massachusetts' 4th largest city, featuring historic mill architecture converted to modern housing. Home to UMass Lowell and growing tech sector, it offers Boston-commuter appeal at lower price points.

Neighbourhoods landlords here manage: Downtown/Mill District, Belvidere, Pawtucketville, Centralville, Highlands, South Lowell.

Massachusetts rules that apply in Lowell

Security deposit limit
1 month's rent
Deposit return / claim rule
30 days
Deposit interest
5%/yr or actual bank rate, paid yearly if held 1+ year
Notice before entry
No set notice period; entry limited to listed purposes
Ending a month-to-month
30 days or one full rental period, whichever is longer
Notice before a rent increase
Same notice as ending the tenancy (30 days minimum)
Late fees
No late fee until rent is 30 days overdue
Rent control
Banned statewide by M.G.L. ch. 40P (1994)

General information from M.G.L. ch. 186 (esp. 15B) and ch. 239, last reviewed 2026-08-21; not legal advice. Municipal bylaws can add requirements. Sources are listed on the Massachusetts guide.

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