Average Rent in Massachusetts

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Current Versus Historical Massachusetts Rents

Massachusetts rentals average $2,358 for a studio rental to $5,395 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $185 (9.18%) year-over-year from $2,015 to $2,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (2.13%) year-over-year from $2,350 to $2,400. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-0.58%) year-over-year from $2,867 to $2,850. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $98 (-2.81%) year-over-year from $3,498 to $3,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $167 (-3.32%) year-over-year from $5,017 to $4,850. 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 4.39% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.35% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.64% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.03% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.18% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$5.09	$2,200	$2,015 (9.18%)	$2,870 (-23.33%)
1 BR	$3.69	$2,400	$2,350 (2.13%)	$2,217 (8.27%)
2 BR	$2.95	$2,850	$2,867 (-0.58%)	$2,669 (6.77%)
3 BR	$2.67	$3,400	$3,498 (-2.81%)	$3,167 (7.37%)
4+ BR	$2.81	$4,850	$5,017 (-3.32%)	$4,350 (11.49%)

Historical Rents in Massachusetts

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Top Cities Near Massachusetts

There are a total of 46 cities nearby Massachusetts. The average rent in Massachusetts is currently $3,310 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 $1,350, 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 37.96% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 15.03% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Massachusetts are about 1.67% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.74% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 46 total cities near Massachusetts in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Quincy, MA	$1,650	$2,200	$2,650	$2,635
Revere, MA	$1,850	$2,350	$2,800	$2,663
Malden, MA	$2,193	$2,000	$2,800	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,625	$2,600	$3,000	$3,000
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,750	$3,500
Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,150	$3,450	$3,550
Newton, MA	$1,300	$2,425	$3,000	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,300	$4,060	$3,839
Brookline, MA	$2,200	$3,000	$3,788	$3,850
Somerville, MA	$2,388	$2,900	$3,695	$3,998

Top Neighborhoods Near Massachusetts

There are a total of 90 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 90 total neighborhoods in or near Massachusetts in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Massachusetts is currently around $3,543 per month. A total of 34 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Massachusetts's average rent, which is only $3,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Massachusetts, Germantown has the most affordable average rent at $1,425 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	$1,200	$1,475	$1,800	$1,663
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,345	$1,918	$2,675	$2,125
Flatbush, New York, NY	$2,550	$2,908	$3,276	$3,100
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,700	$2,725	$3,300	$3,175
East Harlem, New York, NY	$2,750	$2,995	$3,225	$3,295
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,695	$2,916	$3,295	$3,300
Bushwick, New York, NY	$2,795	$3,150	$3,199	$3,350
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,800	$2,900	$3,750	$3,473
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,375	$2,861	$3,650	$3,800
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,200	$4,723	$3,900
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,350	$6,245	$4,068
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,625	$4,111	$5,571	$4,119
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,359	$3,970	$5,830	$4,168
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,700	$4,500	$5,750	$4,225
Financial District, New York, NY	$3,670	$4,610	$6,545	$4,295
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,539	$4,285	$5,818	$4,359
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,810	$3,995	$5,488	$4,490
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,246	$6,000	$4,500
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,207	$4,606	$6,995	$4,599
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,450	$4,600	$5,989	$4,600
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,669	$4,875	$7,000	$4,700
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,675	$4,300	$6,794	$4,950
East Village, New York, NY	$2,770	$3,995	$5,495	$5,000
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,660	$4,875	$5,250	$5,100
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,025	$5,495	$8,073	$5,104
West Village, New York, NY	$4,195	$5,300	$6,848	$5,300
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,975	$4,948	$5,395	$5,395
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,200	$5,600	$5,500	$5,400
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,464	$5,721	$8,401	$5,799
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,950	$4,997	$6,188	$6,000

Top Counties Near Massachusetts

There are a total of 90 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 $3,316. 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 $1,350. 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 30.12% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Massachusetts is 7.40% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Massachusetts is 2.48% 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	$1,613	$1,888	$2,500	$2,098
Quincy, MA	$1,650	$2,200	$2,650	$2,635
Watertown Town, MA	$2,625	$2,600	$3,000	$3,000
Waltham, MA	N/A	$2,325	$3,432	$3,348
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,750	$3,500
Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,150	$3,450	$3,550
Newton, MA	$1,300	$2,425	$3,000	$3,800
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,300	$4,060	$3,839
Brookline, MA	$2,200	$3,000	$3,788	$3,850
Somerville, MA	$2,388	$2,900	$3,695	$3,998

Top Zipcodes Near Massachusetts

There are a total of 14 zipcodes in or near Massachusetts. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,998. A total of 9 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19131, Philadelphia, PA at $1,413 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,788 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,466. 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 $2,550 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,063 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	$3,455	$4,225	$4,800	$3,850
10023, New York, NY	$3,309	$4,995	$8,400	$4,788
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,240	$1,950	$1,800	$1,840
02128, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,500	$3,125	$3,000
02116, Boston, MA	$2,700	$3,675	$5,775	$4,000
11375, New York, NY	$2,483	$3,000	$3,715	$3,325
02118, Boston, MA	$2,675	$3,513	$4,150	$3,800
10035, New York, NY	$2,489	$2,725	$3,400	$2,995
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,625	$2,600	$3,000	$3,000
19128, Philadelphia, PA	$1,395	$1,513	$1,675	$1,650

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 $3,200. 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 $2,358 and an average price per square feet of $5.09. There are a total of 328 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 $2,589 and an average price per square feet of $3.69. There are a total of 1,306 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 $2.95. There are a total of 1,825 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 0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Massachusetts?

A reasonable rent price in Massachusetts is around $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.