Average Rent in Quincy, MA
4 apartment buildings, 21 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,120/mo
market average
Cheapest
$2,650/mo
The Abby
Properties
4
tracked daily
Units
21
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 4 properties in Quincy, MA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Quincy, MA Rent Prices
All 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Abby
255 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02171, USA
Ashlar Park
100 Whitwell St, Quincy, MA 02169, USA
Metro Marina Bay
7 Seaport Dr, Quincy, MA 02171, USA
West of Chestnut
21 Chestnut St, Quincy, MA 02169, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Abby 255 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02171, USA | $2,650 | $2,871 | $4.24 | 4.6 (276) | 10 |
| 2 | Ashlar Park 100 Whitwell St, Quincy, MA 02169, USA | $2,853 | $3,013 | $4.68 | 4.5 (185) | 6 |
| 3 | Metro Marina Bay 7 Seaport Dr, Quincy, MA 02171, USA | $3,599 | $3,748 | $3.54 | 4.7 (51) | 3 |
| 4 | West of Chestnut 21 Chestnut St, Quincy, MA 02169, USA | $3,690 | $3,745 | $3.66 | 4.7 (291) | 2 |
Explore Each Property
The Abby
4.6 (276)255 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02171, USA
Ashlar Park
4.5 (185)100 Whitwell St, Quincy, MA 02169, USA
Metro Marina Bay
4.7 (51)7 Seaport Dr, Quincy, MA 02171, USA
West of Chestnut
4.7 (291)21 Chestnut St, Quincy, MA 02169, USA
Quincy, MA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Quincy, MA is $3,120 per month, based on 21 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,650 at The Abby to $3,690 at West of Chestnut.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,924/mo | $2,650/mo | 16 |
| 2 Bed | $3,747/mo | $3,599/mo | 5 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Quincy, MA, and what they pay
Tracked tracked rent in Quincy, MA averages $3,120/mo. At the local median household income of $95,711, that works out to 39% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Quincy, MA at $1,998/mo. The current tracked market average runs 56% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Quincy, MA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Quincy, MA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$125,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,120/mo.
Comfortable income
$150,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,650/mo), you need to earn at least $106,000/year.
Median household income in Quincy, MA is $95,711 , about 36% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Quincy, MA
Overall prices in Quincy, MA runs above the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 110.4, 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 Quincy, MA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,120 |
| Utilities | $637 |
| Groceries | $544 |
| Transportation | $1,520 |
| Healthcare | $741 |
| Other goods and services | $1,186 |
| Estimated total | $7,748/mo |
Population
101,361
Median household income
$95,711
Census median rent
$1,998/mo
Rent as % of income
28.9%
Median age
39.0
Mean commute
34 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.
Compare
Nearby cities in Massachusetts
How Quincy, MA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Quincy, MA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agawam, MA | $2,312 | -26% | 27 |
| Boston, MA | $4,596 | +47% | 23 |
| Lynn, MA | $2,904 | -7% | 12 |
| Springfield, MA | $1,638 | -47% | 10 |
| Waltham, MA | $3,340 | +7% | 9 |
| Andover, MA | $2,988 | -4% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Quincy, MA?
The average rent in Quincy, MA is $3,120 per month, based on 21 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Quincy, MA?
The lowest available rent in Quincy, MA starts at $2,650 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Quincy, MA?
2-bedroom apartments in Quincy, MA average $3,747/mo. Units start from $3,599/mo across 5 units currently listed.
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