Average Rent in Massachusetts

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Current Versus Historical Massachusetts Rents

Massachusetts rentals average $2,200 for a studio rental to $5,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,150, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $100 (5.00%) year-over-year from $2,000 to $2,100. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,350 to $2,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-1.18%) year-over-year from $2,833 to $2,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $67 (-1.92%) year-over-year from $3,467 to $3,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $442 (-8.76%) year-over-year from $5,042 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 up by 1.69% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.92% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.70% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.08% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.81% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Feb 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $4.79 $2,100 $2,000 (5.00%) $2,923 (-28.14%)
1 BR $3.56 $2,350 $2,350 (0.00%) $2,215 (6.10%)
2 BR $2.88 $2,800 $2,833 (-1.18%) $2,597 (7.83%)
3 BR $2.53 $3,400 $3,467 (-1.92%) $3,100 (9.68%)
4+ BR $2.65 $4,600 $5,042 (-8.76%) $4,283 (7.39%)

Historical Rents in Massachusetts

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Top Cities Near Massachusetts

There are a total of 43 cities nearby Massachusetts. The average rent in Massachusetts is currently $3,150 per month. A total of 22 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Scranton, PA, with an average rent of $1,363, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Massachusetts is Hampton Bays, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $30,000 per month.

Let's compare Massachusetts's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Massachusetts is 35.80% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 5.10% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Massachusetts are about 1.72% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.86% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 43 total cities near Massachusetts in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Quincy, MA $1,600 $2,200 $2,600 $2,560
Revere, MA $1,850 $2,250 $2,800 $2,600
Malden, MA N/A $2,175 $2,825 $2,800
Watertown Town, MA $2,700 $2,750 $3,000 $3,000
Medford, MA $1,413 $2,000 $2,750 $3,350
Somerville, MA $2,134 $2,775 $3,300 $3,400
Boston, MA $2,500 $3,100 $3,500 $3,600
Newton, MA $1,973 $2,350 $2,800 $3,625
Cambridge, MA $2,800 $3,100 $4,000 $3,650
Brookline, MA $2,450 $2,898 $3,700 $3,695

Top Neighborhoods Near Massachusetts

There are a total of 83 neighborhoods in or near Massachusetts. Some of these neighborhoods include North Philadelphia East, Center City East, and Flatbush. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 83 total neighborhoods in or near Massachusetts in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Massachusetts is currently around $3,713 per month. A total of 24 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,713. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Massachusetts's average rent, which is only $3,150. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Massachusetts, Cobbs Creek has the most affordable average rent at $1,398 per month. Whereas, at $8,500 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Massachusetts. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA $1,250 $1,495 $1,795 $1,675
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA $1,170 $2,053 $2,680 $2,125
Flatbush, New York, NY $2,577 $2,800 $3,102 $3,000
East Harlem, New York, NY $2,975 $2,795 $3,195 $3,195
Harlem, New York, NY $2,650 $2,798 $3,195 $3,250
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $2,500 $2,900 $3,200 $3,250
Crown Heights, New York, NY $2,861 $3,000 $3,525 $3,300
Bushwick, New York, NY $2,795 $3,292 $3,306 $3,333
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,538 $2,773 $3,425 $3,600
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,350 $4,100 $5,410 $4,000
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,350 $3,913 $5,800 $4,044
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,400 $4,425 $6,475 $4,116
Little Italy, New York, NY $3,500 $4,000 $5,495 $4,200
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,400 $4,095 $6,000 $4,226
Prospect Heights, New York, NY $3,630 $4,350 $5,923 $4,300
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,381 $4,274 $5,849 $4,312
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,850 $3,995 $5,570 $4,450
Financial District, New York, NY $3,500 $4,650 $6,393 $4,450
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,070 $4,500 $6,918 $4,550
East Village, New York, NY $3,150 $3,795 $4,995 $4,598
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $3,695 $4,799 $7,000 $4,681
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,480 $4,600 $6,075 $4,950
Midtown, New York, NY $3,675 $4,500 $6,898 $4,955
Williamsburg, New York, NY $3,827 $4,740 $5,622 $5,000
Chelsea, New York, NY $3,995 $5,541 $8,189 $5,279
West Village, New York, NY $4,550 $5,500 $6,650 $5,350
Lower East Side, New York, NY $3,749 $3,995 $5,495 $5,395
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,298 $5,650 $5,500 $5,650
NoMad, New York, NY $4,444 $5,726 $8,778 $5,680
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $3,650 $5,593 $5,895 $5,798

Top Counties Near Massachusetts

There are a total of 83 counties located by Massachusetts. Some of these counties include Lynn, MA, Quincy, MA, and Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,325. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 21 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Scranton, PA. It's average rent per month is $1,363. Vice versa, with an average rent of $50,000, East Hampton, NY is the most expensive county by Massachusetts.

Typically, rent for studios in Massachusetts is 22.24% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Massachusetts is 2.09% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Massachusetts is 3.53% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Lynn, MA $1,575 $1,900 $2,450 $2,100
Quincy, MA $1,600 $2,200 $2,600 $2,560
Watertown Town, MA $2,700 $2,750 $3,000 $3,000
Waltham, MA N/A $2,300 $2,950 $3,000
Medford, MA $1,413 $2,000 $2,750 $3,350
Somerville, MA $2,134 $2,775 $3,300 $3,400
Boston, MA $2,500 $3,100 $3,500 $3,600
Newton, MA $1,973 $2,350 $2,800 $3,625
Cambridge, MA $2,800 $3,100 $4,000 $3,650
Brookline, MA $2,450 $2,898 $3,700 $3,695

Top Zipcodes Near Massachusetts

There are a total of 14 zipcodes in or near Massachusetts. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,968. A total of 10 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19144, Philadelphia, PA at $1,588 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,539 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,375. That's at least $4 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Massachusetts is $2,500 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,000 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart 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
10128, New York, NY $3,350 $4,150 $5,464 $3,935
10023, New York, NY $3,439 $5,070 $8,200 $4,539
19104, Philadelphia, PA $1,195 $2,230 $1,700 $1,727
02128, Boston, MA $2,450 $2,350 $3,000 $3,000
02116, Boston, MA $2,925 $3,450 $5,100 $4,200
11375, New York, NY $2,693 $2,650 $3,700 $2,998
02118, Boston, MA $2,780 $3,355 $4,190 $3,925
10035, New York, NY $2,299 $2,713 $3,200 $2,938
02472, Watertown Town, MA $2,700 $2,750 $3,000 $3,000
19128, Philadelphia, PA $1,425 $1,550 $1,695 $1,675

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 $3,150. 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 $4.79. There are a total of 253 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 $2,450 and an average price per square feet of $3.56. There are a total of 1,163 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 $2.88. There are a total of 1,784 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 0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, and 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 $2,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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