Average Rent in Massachusetts

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Current Versus Historical Massachusetts Rents

Massachusetts rentals average $2,200 for a studio rental to $4,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,050, or roughly $36 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $82 (-3.58%) year-over-year from $2,282 to $2,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $47 (-1.83%) year-over-year from $2,547 to $2,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $108 (-3.60%) year-over-year from $3,008 to $2,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-0.47%) year-over-year from $3,517 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $183 (-3.83%) year-over-year from $4,783 to $4,600. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.66% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.25% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.47% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.50% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$62.99	$2,200	$2,282 (-3.58%)	$1,950 (12.82%)
1 BR	$46.42	$2,500	$2,547 (-1.83%)	$2,382 (4.97%)
2 BR	$35.78	$2,900	$3,008 (-3.60%)	$2,817 (2.96%)
3 BR	$32.03	$3,500	$3,517 (-0.47%)	$3,367 (3.96%)
4+ BR	$30.48	$4,600	$4,783 (-3.83%)	$4,542 (1.28%)

Historical Rents in Massachusetts

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Top Cities Near Massachusetts

There are a total of 39 cities nearby Massachusetts. The average rent in Massachusetts is currently $2,700 per month. A total of 27 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Waterbury, CT, with an average rent of $1,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Massachusetts is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,913 per month.

Let's compare Massachusetts's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Massachusetts is 18.41% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 14.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Massachusetts are about 10.34% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.43% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 39 total cities near Massachusetts in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Weymouth Town, MA	$1,625	$2,125	$2,475	$2,300
Chelsea, MA	$1,563	$2,048	$2,650	$2,395
Brockton, MA	$1,400	$1,723	$2,300	$2,450
Quincy, MA	$1,625	$2,200	$2,700	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,673	$2,700
Hull, MA	$2,850	$2,500	$3,350	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,398	$2,900	$3,400	$3,350
Somerville, MA	$2,300	$2,700	$3,300	$3,550
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,914	$3,900	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,525	$3,000	$3,800	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Massachusetts

There are a total of 93 neighborhoods in or near Massachusetts. Some of these neighborhoods include South Quincy, Commonwealth, and St. Elizabeth's. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 93 total neighborhoods in or near Massachusetts in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Massachusetts is currently around $3,700 per month. A total of 17 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,700. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Massachusetts's average rent, which is only $3,050. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Massachusetts, North Philadelphia West has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $7,945 average rent per month, Tribeca is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Massachusetts. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	N/A	$2,358	$2,600	$2,635
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,850	$2,850
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,450	$3,000	$3,000
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,990	$3,100
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,988	$3,800	$3,150
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,500	$3,000	$3,300
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,283	$2,665	$3,445	$3,300
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,425	$2,950	$3,600	$3,383
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,325	$4,700	$3,400
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,750	$2,888	$3,200	$3,500
North End, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$3,600	$3,600
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,850	$3,925	$3,675
City Point, Boston, MA	$350	$3,075	$3,800	$3,700
South End, Boston, MA	$2,460	$3,500	$4,498	$3,800
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,900	$3,400	$3,900	$3,900
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,450	$3,800	$3,975
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,985	$2,850	$3,800	$4,000
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,933	$3,500	$4,500	$4,100
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,873	$3,950	$4,200
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,606	$6,575	$4,607
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,833	$5,570	$4,790
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,795	$4,500	$6,440	$4,800
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,150	$4,400	$7,250	$4,875
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,925	$4,983	$7,845	$4,915
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,465	$7,750	$5,165
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,948	$5,000	$7,425	$5,411
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$4,073	$4,640	$6,000	$5,495
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,695	$4,900	$7,400	$5,495
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,295	$5,575	$8,500	$5,615
East Village, New York, NY	$4,200	$4,295	$6,395	$5,695

Top Counties Near Massachusetts

There are a total of 44 counties located by Massachusetts. Some of these counties include Weymouth Town, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Brockton, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,950. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 24 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 17.05% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Massachusetts is 10.70% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Massachusetts is 4.78% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Weymouth Town, MA	$1,625	$2,125	$2,475	$2,300
Chelsea, MA	$1,563	$2,048	$2,650	$2,395
Brockton, MA	$1,400	$1,723	$2,300	$2,450
Quincy, MA	$1,625	$2,200	$2,700	$2,700
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,673	$2,700
Hull, MA	$2,850	$2,500	$3,350	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,398	$2,900	$3,400	$3,350
Somerville, MA	$2,300	$2,700	$3,300	$3,550
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,914	$3,900	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,525	$3,000	$3,800	$3,800

Top Zipcodes Near Massachusetts

There are a total of 48 zipcodes in or near Massachusetts. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,490. 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 $2,395 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,600 per month is 10011, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,150. That's at least $88 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Massachusetts is $4,325 per month. Or in other words, $76 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $5,548 per month. Which comes out to $74 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	$400	$2,950	$4,000	$4,000
02135, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,450	$2,900	$3,000
02128, Boston, MA	$2,150	$2,500	$3,000	$2,985
02169, Quincy, MA	$1,500	$2,360	$2,700	$2,675
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,885	$4,008	$3,200
02125, Boston, MA	$2,283	$2,500	$3,235	$3,300
02116, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,500	$5,200	$3,600
02118, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,500	$4,200	$3,800
02114, Boston, MA	$2,575	$3,400	$4,460	$3,555
10016, New York, NY	$3,998	$4,995	$6,729	$5,498

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 $3,050. 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 $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $62.99. There are a total of 526 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 $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $46.42. There are a total of 2,462 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 $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $35.78. There are a total of 3,952 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 -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Massachusetts?

A reasonable rent price in Massachusetts is around $2,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.