Average Rent in Massachusetts

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Current Versus Historical Massachusetts Rents

Massachusetts rentals average $1,850 for a studio rental to $4,150 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,800, or roughly $32 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $75 (-3.90%) year-over-year from $1,925 to $1,850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $32 (-1.42%) year-over-year from $2,232 to $2,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-1.85%) year-over-year from $2,700 to $2,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $32 (-0.98%) year-over-year from $3,232 to $3,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-2.73%) year-over-year from $4,267 to $4,150. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 5.25% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.65% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.45% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.77% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.97% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$51.00	$1,850	$1,925 (-3.90%)	$1,817 (1.83%)
1 BR	$39.69	$2,200	$2,232 (-1.42%)	$2,268 (-3.00%)
2 BR	$32.31	$2,650	$2,700 (-1.85%)	$2,650 (0.00%)
3 BR	$29.34	$3,200	$3,232 (-0.98%)	$3,243 (-1.34%)
4+ BR	$28.21	$4,150	$4,267 (-2.73%)	$4,600 (-9.78%)

Historical Rents in Massachusetts

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Top Cities Near Massachusetts

There are a total of 37 cities nearby Massachusetts. The average rent in Massachusetts is currently $2,500 per month. A total of 25 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Waterbury, CT, with an average rent of $1,650, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Massachusetts is New York, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $4,900 per month.

Let's compare Massachusetts's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Massachusetts is 9.59% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.55% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Massachusetts are about 5.66% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.25% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 37 total cities near Massachusetts in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,100
Brockton, MA	$1,300	$1,800	$2,200	$2,475
Quincy, MA	$1,725	$2,150	$2,575	$2,500
Weymouth Town, MA	$1,995	$2,150	$2,600	$2,555
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,850	$2,175	$2,800	$2,800
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,000	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$2,998	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,695	$2,950	$3,535	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,700	$3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near Massachusetts

There are a total of 75 neighborhoods in or near Massachusetts. Some of these neighborhoods include Quincy Point, South Quincy, and Commonwealth. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 75 total neighborhoods in or near Massachusetts in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Massachusetts is currently around $3,800 per month. A total of 13 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seventeen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Massachusetts's average rent, which is only $2,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Massachusetts, North Philadelphia West has the most affordable average rent at $1,700 per month. Whereas, at $7,895 average rent per month, NoLita is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Massachusetts. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Quincy Point, Quincy, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,600	$2,500
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	$1,700	$2,200	$2,550	$2,500
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,325	$2,700	$2,650
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,325	$2,800	$2,800
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,848	$3,227	$2,925
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,950	$3,950	$2,975
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,600	$3,000
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,850	$2,325	$3,000	$3,100
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$2,950	$3,198
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,825	$3,300	$3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100	$3,340
North End, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,450	$3,750	$3,355
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,030	$3,300	$3,985	$3,500
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,250	$3,138	$3,663	$3,725
South End, Boston, MA	$2,825	$3,380	$4,300	$3,800
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$5,850	$3,800
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,985	$3,226	$3,995	$3,956
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,240	$3,450	$4,500	$4,408
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,480	$6,555	$4,565
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,775	$5,300	$7,600	$4,895
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,950	$3,820	$5,130	$4,925
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,800	$4,698	$6,075	$4,999
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,242	$5,335	$6,865	$5,100
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,200	$5,350	$8,100	$5,150
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,450	$4,900	$7,858	$5,250
Midtown East, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,050	$7,600	$5,350
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,990	$5,103	$6,254	$5,481
West Village, New York, NY	$5,100	$5,495	$6,950	$5,500
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,480	$5,100	$8,003	$5,600
East Village, New York, NY	$4,025	$4,800	$5,995	$5,950

Top Counties Near Massachusetts

There are a total of 40 counties located by Massachusetts. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Brockton, MA, and Quincy, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,800. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 21 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Fall River, MA. Its average rent per month is $1,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $25,000, Southampton, NY is the most expensive county by Massachusetts.

Typically, rent for studios in Massachusetts is 2.70% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Massachusetts is 1.70% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Massachusetts is 3.77% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,100
Brockton, MA	$1,300	$1,800	$2,200	$2,475
Quincy, MA	$1,725	$2,150	$2,575	$2,500
Weymouth Town, MA	$1,995	$2,150	$2,600	$2,555
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Winthrop Town, MA	$1,850	$2,175	$2,800	$2,800
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,000	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$2,998	$3,200
Cambridge, MA	$2,695	$2,950	$3,535	$3,500
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,700	$3,700

Top Zipcodes Near Massachusetts

There are a total of 48 zipcodes in or near Massachusetts. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,623. A total of 6 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02150, Chelsea, MA at $2,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $7,000 per month is 10022, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,323. That's at least $85 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Massachusetts is $4,491 per month. Or in other words, $78 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $5,898 per month. Which comes out to $77 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Massachusetts. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02127, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,050	$3,900	$3,900
02135, Boston, MA	$1,890	$2,300	$2,800	$2,950
02128, Boston, MA	$1,850	$2,250	$2,800	$2,900
02169, Quincy, MA	$1,700	$2,200	$2,600	$2,500
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,400	$2,940
02125, Boston, MA	$1,475	$2,350	$2,900	$3,300
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$5,800	$4,000
02118, Boston, MA	$2,738	$3,315	$4,165	$3,700
02114, Boston, MA	$2,614	$3,200	$4,175	$3,420
10016, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,300	$7,373	$5,393

Frequently Asked Questions - Massachusetts Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Massachusetts?

The average monthly rental price for Massachusetts apartments for rent is approximately $2,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Massachusetts rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Massachusetts.

How much is a studio apartment in Massachusetts?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $51.00. There are a total of 384 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Massachusetts.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Massachusetts?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $39.69. There are a total of 1,911 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Massachusetts.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Massachusetts?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,650 and an average price per square feet of $32.31. There are a total of 3,582 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Massachusetts.

How have rent prices in Massachusetts changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Massachusetts can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Massachusetts?

A reasonable rent price in Massachusetts is around $2,240/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.