Average Rent in Massachusetts

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Current Versus Historical Massachusetts Rents

Massachusetts rentals average $2,125 for a studio rental to $5,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,100, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $150 (8.00%) year-over-year from $1,875 to $2,025. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.73%) year-over-year from $2,283 to $2,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (2.44%) year-over-year from $2,733 to $2,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $67 (-1.98%) year-over-year from $3,367 to $3,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $475 (-9.55%) year-over-year from $4,975 to $4,500. 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 1.25% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.22% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.77% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.21% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.14% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.59	$2,025	$1,875 (8.00%)	$2,466 (-17.87%)
1 BR	$3.51	$2,300	$2,283 (0.73%)	$2,148 (7.07%)
2 BR	$2.80	$2,800	$2,733 (2.44%)	$2,532 (10.60%)
3 BR	$2.46	$3,300	$3,367 (-1.98%)	$2,998 (10.06%)
4+ BR	$2.50	$4,500	$4,975 (-9.55%)	$4,167 (8.00%)

Historical Rents in Massachusetts

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Top Cities Near Massachusetts

There are a total of 42 cities nearby Massachusetts. The average rent in Massachusetts is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 24 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Scranton, PA, with an average rent of $1,350, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Massachusetts is Hampton Bays, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $25,000 per month.

Let's compare Massachusetts's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Massachusetts is 26.67% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.50% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Massachusetts are about 0.88% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.72% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 42 total cities near Massachusetts in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Revere, MA	$1,700	$2,300	$2,748	$2,500
Quincy, MA	$1,600	$2,150	$2,680	$2,640
Malden, MA	$1,875	$2,225	$2,675	$2,800
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,675	$3,000
Watertown Town, MA	$2,680	$2,525	$3,050	$3,065
Cambridge, MA	$2,770	$3,000	$3,600	$3,408
Somerville, MA	$2,165	$2,850	$2,950	$3,438
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,050	$3,350	$3,500
Newton, MA	$2,150	$2,400	$2,800	$3,700
Brookline, MA	$2,748	$2,875	$4,000	$4,200

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 $3,900 per month. A total of 20 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,900. 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 East has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $9,850 average rent per month, SoHo 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	$1,100	$1,335	$1,700	$1,600
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,115	$1,800	$2,898	$2,030
Flatbush, New York, NY	$2,634	$2,750	$3,200	$3,000
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,500	$2,995	$3,050	$3,150
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,620	$2,822	$3,150	$3,295
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,900	$2,995	$3,873	$3,350
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,729	$2,811	$3,256	$3,395
Bushwick, New York, NY	$2,795	$3,200	$3,450	$3,447
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,400	$2,800	$3,475	$3,485
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,295	$3,800	$5,621	$4,000
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,400	$6,613	$4,088
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,391	$4,200	$5,954	$4,150
Financial District, New York, NY	$3,525	$4,571	$6,400	$4,175
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,413	$4,268	$5,818	$4,335
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,400	$5,263	$4,350
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,010	$5,920	$4,352
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,535	$3,895	$5,340	$4,483
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,000	$4,479	$6,920	$4,495
East Village, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,695	$4,495	$4,495
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,413	$4,950	$4,595	$4,693
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,545	$6,795	$4,862
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,722	$4,650	$5,369	$4,870
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,250	$5,495	$4,950
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,505	$6,075	$4,950
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,675	$4,495	$7,470	$5,000
Chelsea, New York, NY	$3,895	$5,395	$7,867	$5,051
West Village, New York, NY	$4,642	$5,495	$6,545	$5,365
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,750	$5,515	$5,595	$5,515
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,700	$6,850	$5,700
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,444	$5,662	$8,746	$5,773

Top Counties Near Massachusetts

There are a total of 83 counties located by Massachusetts. Some of these counties include Lynn, MA, Quincy, MA, and Waltham, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,400. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 22 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Scranton, PA. It's average rent per month is $1,350. 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 24.94% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Massachusetts is 4.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Massachusetts is 5.26% 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	$1,595	$1,900	$2,500	$2,150
Quincy, MA	$1,600	$2,150	$2,680	$2,640
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,530	$2,950	$2,950
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,675	$3,000
Watertown Town, MA	$2,680	$2,525	$3,050	$3,065
Cambridge, MA	$2,770	$3,000	$3,600	$3,408
Somerville, MA	$2,165	$2,850	$2,950	$3,438
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,050	$3,350	$3,500
Newton, MA	$2,150	$2,400	$2,800	$3,700
Brookline, MA	$2,748	$2,875	$4,000	$4,200

Top Zipcodes Near Massachusetts

There are a total of 11 zipcodes in or near Massachusetts. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,348. A total of 5 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19104, Philadelphia, PA at $1,950 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,902 per month is 10280, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,680. That's at least $5 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Massachusetts is $3,250 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,670 per month. Which comes out to $4 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	$4,200	$5,460	$3,995
10023, New York, NY	$2,900	$4,950	$7,850	$4,700
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,195	$2,223	$1,800	$1,950
02128, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,100	$3,000
02116, Boston, MA	$2,850	$3,400	$5,500	$4,200
11375, New York, NY	$2,730	$3,250	$3,670	$3,348
02118, Boston, MA	$2,323	$3,320	$4,275	$3,830
10035, New York, NY	$2,299	$2,822	$3,048	$2,995
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,680	$2,525	$3,050	$3,065
10280, New York, NY	$3,600	$4,459	$6,462	$4,902

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 $2,125 and an average price per square feet of $4.59. There are a total of 236 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 $3.51. There are a total of 1,031 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 $2,850 and an average price per square feet of $2.80. There are a total of 1,758 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 0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, 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 $2,480/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.