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Average Rent in Stoneham, MA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Stoneham, MA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,025/mo
Lowest Available
$2,563/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
10
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Stoneham, MA
70 listed units across 2 buildings offering 1 bed units in Stoneham, MA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $462/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mave | Unit 83 | $4,700 | $3,070 | $1,630 |
| The Mave | Unit 65 | $4,515 | $3,015 | $1,500 |
| Hanover Stoneham | Unit 22, 13mo lease | $4,304 | $2,865 | $1,439 |
| The Mave | Unit 59 | $4,510 | $3,115 | $1,395 |
| The Mave | Unit 82 | $4,535 | $3,180 | $1,355 |
| The Mave | Unit 80 | $4,245 | $3,170 | $1,075 |
| The Mave | Unit 71 | $4,120 | $3,100 | $1,020 |
| The Mave | Unit 102 | $4,435 | $3,545 | $890 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Stoneham, MA?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Stoneham, MA is $3,025 per month across 2 apartment communities and 10 available units.
The most affordable option is Hanover Stoneham starting at $2,563/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $3,025/mo.
Prices range from $2,563 to $3,532 per month. The most common price point is the $2,400 range, where 2 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Stoneham, MA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Stoneham, MA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Stoneham | $2,563/mo | $3,102/mo | 6 | 4.8 |
| The Mave | $2,770/mo | $2,909/mo | 4 | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Stoneham, 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
$121,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,025/mo.
Comfortable income
$145,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,563/mo), you need to earn at least $103,000/year.
Median household income in Stoneham, MA is $112,635 , about 22% 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) | $3,025 |
| Utilities | $637 |
| Groceries | $544 |
| Transportation | $1,520 |
| Healthcare | $741 |
| Other goods and services | $1,186 |
| Estimated total | $7,653/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
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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