Average Rent in Massachusetts

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Current Versus Historical Massachusetts Rents

Massachusetts rentals average $2,250 for a studio rental to $4,850 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,100, or roughly $37 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $61 (-2.65%) year-over-year from $2,298 to $2,238. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $29 (1.13%) year-over-year from $2,571 to $2,600. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $72 (-2.33%) year-over-year from $3,072 to $3,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $67 (-1.87%) year-over-year from $3,567 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $92 (-1.86%) year-over-year from $4,917 to $4,825. 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 up by 1.13% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.67% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.06% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.03% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$62.12	$2,238	$2,298 (-2.65%)	$2,000 (11.88%)
1 BR	$47.32	$2,600	$2,571 (1.13%)	$2,396 (8.52%)
2 BR	$36.67	$3,000	$3,072 (-2.33%)	$2,831 (5.98%)
3 BR	$32.81	$3,500	$3,567 (-1.87%)	$3,383 (3.45%)
4+ BR	$32.47	$4,825	$4,917 (-1.86%)	$4,542 (6.24%)

Historical Rents in Massachusetts

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Top Cities Near Massachusetts

There are a total of 38 cities nearby Massachusetts. The average rent in Massachusetts is currently $2,631 per month. A total of 27 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hartford, CT, with an average rent of $1,750, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Massachusetts is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,200 per month.

Let's compare Massachusetts's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Massachusetts is 25.06% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 13.73% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Massachusetts are about 13.33% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.50% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 38 total cities near Massachusetts in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Weymouth Town, MA	$1,625	$2,150	$2,800	$2,460
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,200	$2,575	$2,500
Quincy, MA	$1,675	$2,300	$2,600	$2,600
Brockton, MA	N/A	$1,850	$2,425	$2,600
Braintree Town, MA	N/A	$2,370	$2,500	$2,625
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,295	$2,695	$2,700
Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$3,500	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,850	$3,400	$3,750
Brookline, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,850	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,525	$3,000	$3,950	$3,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Massachusetts

There are a total of 98 neighborhoods in or near Massachusetts. Some of these neighborhoods include Glendale, South Quincy, and Commonwealth. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 98 total neighborhoods in or near Massachusetts in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Massachusetts is currently around $3,850 per month. A total of 17 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,850. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Massachusetts's average rent, which is only $3,100. 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 $7,800 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
Glendale, Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,500	$2,450
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	N/A	$2,400	$2,550	$2,635
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$2,950	$3,000
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,550	$3,250	$3,188
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$3,995	$3,200
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,940	$3,200
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$5,375	$3,300
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,675	$3,300
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,275	$2,828	$3,400	$3,553
North End, Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,025	$3,600	$3,600
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,400	$3,150	$3,600
Columbus Park - Andrew Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,950	$3,600	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,600	$4,635	$3,800
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,475	$2,940	$4,000	$3,800
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,195	$3,500	$3,850
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,975	$3,000	$3,650	$3,950
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,900	$3,395	$3,995	$4,000
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,250	$3,470	$4,300	$4,350
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,644	$4,486	$6,443	$4,500
Telegraph Hill, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,000	$4,000	$4,550
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,808	$4,695	$7,436	$4,649
City Point, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,325	$4,300	$4,650
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,375	$4,425	$6,000	$4,750
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,665	$4,500	$6,450	$4,845
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,275	$3,695	$5,390	$4,965
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,258	$7,195	$5,150
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,525	$4,800	$7,495	$5,250
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,990	$4,523	$5,995	$5,400
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,800	$5,225	$6,643	$5,559
East Village, New York, NY	$3,900	$4,295	$6,300	$5,695

Top Counties Near Massachusetts

There are a total of 43 counties located by Massachusetts. Some of these counties include Weymouth Town, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Quincy, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,750. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 25 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Baltimore, MD. Its average rent per month is $1,800. 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 20.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Massachusetts is 10.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Massachusetts is 9.25% 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	$2,150	$2,800	$2,460
Chelsea, MA	$1,575	$2,200	$2,575	$2,500
Quincy, MA	$1,675	$2,300	$2,600	$2,600
Brockton, MA	N/A	$1,850	$2,425	$2,600
Braintree Town, MA	N/A	$2,370	$2,500	$2,625
Winthrop Town, MA	N/A	$2,295	$2,695	$2,700
Boston, MA	$2,450	$3,000	$3,500	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,850	$3,400	$3,750
Brookline, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,850	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,525	$3,000	$3,950	$3,900

Top Zipcodes Near Massachusetts

There are a total of 48 zipcodes in or near Massachusetts. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,603. A total of 7 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 $2,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,425 per month is 10002, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,188. That's at least $79 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Massachusetts is $4,331 per month. Or in other words, $75 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,036 per month. Which comes out to $73 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	$2,625	$3,150	$4,000	$4,300
02135, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,550	$3,100	$3,250
02128, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,573	$3,000	$3,000
02169, Quincy, MA	$1,700	$2,400	$2,625	$2,650
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$2,950	$3,998	$3,333
02125, Boston, MA	$2,220	$2,710	$3,200	$3,500
10016, New York, NY	$3,925	$4,795	$6,669	$5,195
02116, Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,350	$5,500	$3,500
02114, Boston, MA	$2,595	$3,300	$4,373	$3,673
02118, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,590	$4,250	$3,750

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 $3,100. 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 $2,250 and an average price per square feet of $62.12. There are a total of 624 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 $2,550 and an average price per square feet of $47.32. There are a total of 2,600 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 $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $36.67. There are a total of 3,912 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 -0.03%, 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 -0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Massachusetts?

A reasonable rent price in Massachusetts is around $2,480/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.