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Average Rent in Agawam, MA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Agawam, MA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,664/mo
▼ 0.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,195/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
12
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Agawam, MA
11 listed units across 1 building offering studio units in Agawam, MA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $21/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigelow Commons | Unit 10, The Sanford | $1,740 | $1,705 | $35 |
| Bigelow Commons | Unit 11, The Sanford | $1,755 | $1,730 | $25 |
| Bigelow Commons | Unit 7, The Molino | $2,475 | $2,450 | $25 |
| Bigelow Commons | Unit 19, The Sanford | $1,790 | $1,770 | $20 |
| Bigelow Commons | Unit 22, The Sanford | $1,775 | $1,755 | $20 |
| Bigelow Commons | Unit 2, The Elm | $1,650 | $1,630 | $20 |
| Bigelow Commons | Unit 4, The Elm | $1,700 | $1,680 | $20 |
| Bigelow Commons | Unit 5, The Elm | $1,715 | $1,695 | $20 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Agawam, MA
Compare average rent across Agawam, MA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth Village | $3,375 | ▼ $474 | $2,364 | 1 | 11 |
| Granby Center Historic District | $2,879 | ▲ $120 | $2,366 | 1 | 21 |
| North Amherst | $2,816 | ▼ $45 | $2,270 | 1 | 6 |
| Northampton 01060 | $2,785 | ▼ $111 | $2,160 | 1 | 5 |
| Amherst 01002 | $2,685 | ▼ $49 | $1,480 | 8 | 32 |
| Cozy Corner | $2,185 | ▲ $56 | $2,185 | 1 | 1 |
| Westfield 01085 | $2,120 | ▲ $408 | $1,693 | 3 | 22 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Agawam, MA?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Agawam, MA is $1,664 per month across 5 apartment communities and 12 available units. Rents have decreased $10 (0.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Mall Apartments starting at $1,195/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,664/mo.
Prices range from $1,195 to $2,035 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Agawam, MA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $2,238 | - | 7 |
| August 2026 | $2,149 | -$89 | 8 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Agawam, MA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Agawam, MA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mall Apartments | $1,195/mo | $1,195/mo | 1 | 3.2 |
| Beacon Square | $1,519/mo | $1,532/mo | 2 | 4 |
| Bigelow Commons | $1,630/mo | $1,662/mo | 6 | 4 |
| Heirloom Flats | $1,743/mo | $1,743/mo | 1 | 4.8 |
| One East Pleasant | $1,965/mo | $2,000/mo | 2 | 3.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Agawam, MA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$67,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,664/mo.
Comfortable income
$80,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,195/mo), you need to earn at least $48,000/year.
Median household income in Agawam, MA is $82,359 , about 3% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Agawam, MA
Overall prices in Agawam, MA runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Agawam, MA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,664 |
| Utilities | $338 |
| Groceries | $533 |
| Transportation | $805 |
| Healthcare | $392 |
| Other goods and services | $628 |
| Estimated total | $4,360/mo |
Population
28,510
Median household income
$82,359
Census median rent
$1,234/mo
Rent as % of income
25.5%
Median age
46.1
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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