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Average Rent in Stoneham, MA

What is the average rent in Stoneham, MA?

The average listed apartment rent in Stoneham, MA is $3,282 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 32 priced apartments in 2 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 7, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

2 apartment buildings, 32 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.

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Avg Rent

$3,282/mo

median $3,290

market average

Cheapest

$2,550/mo

The Mave

Properties

2

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Units

32

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Rent Price Breakdown

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Stoneham, MA Rent Prices

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Stoneham, MA Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Stoneham, MA is $3,282 per month, based on 32 units across 2 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,550 at The Mave to $4,762 at Alta Clara at the Fells.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
1 Bed $2,975/mo $2,550/mo 21
2 Bed $3,868/mo $3,540/mo 11

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Market Context

Who rents in Stoneham, MA, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Stoneham, MA averages $2,975/mo , with two-bedroom units averaging $3,868/mo. At the local median household income of $112,635, that works out to 35% 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 Stoneham, MA at $1,878/mo. The current tracked market average runs 75% 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 Stoneham, MA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Stoneham, 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

$131,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,282/mo.

Comfortable income

$158,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,550/mo), you need to earn at least $102,000/year.

Median household income in Stoneham, MA is $112,635 , about 29% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Stoneham, MA

Overall prices in Stoneham, 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 Stoneham, MA's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $3,282
Utilities $637
Groceries $544
Transportation $1,520
Healthcare $741
Other goods and services $1,186
Estimated total $7,910/mo

Population

22,986

Median household income

$112,635

Census median rent

$1,878/mo

Census rent burden

27.9%

Median age

42.2

Mean commute

29 min

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

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

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

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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Nearby cities in Massachusetts

How Stoneham, MA rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Stoneham, MA 30-Day Change Properties
Agawam, MA $2,249 -31% +7.8% 33
Boston, MA $4,510 +37% -5.8% 29
Lynn, MA $3,051 -7% -0.3% 16
Haverhill, MA $2,635 -20% -0.5% 13
Waltham, MA $3,377 +3% -3.2% 11
Weymouth, MA $2,458 -25% -3.2% 11

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Stoneham, MA?

The average listed apartment rent in Stoneham, MA is $3,282 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 32 priced apartments in 2 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What is the median rent in Stoneham, MA?

The median asking rent in Stoneham, MA is $3,290 per month, computed from 32 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $3,282/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Stoneham, MA?

The lowest available rent in Stoneham, MA starts at $2,550 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Stoneham, MA?

1-bedroom apartments in Stoneham, MA average $2,975/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,550/mo across 21 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Stoneham, MA?

2-bedroom apartments in Stoneham, MA average $3,868/mo. Units start from $3,540/mo across 11 units currently listed.

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