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Average Rent in Taunton, MA

What is the average rent in Taunton, MA?

The average listed apartment rent in Taunton, MA is $1,629 per month, as of November 15, 2026. This sample includes 8 priced apartments in 3 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. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

3 apartment buildings, 8 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.

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Avg Rent

$1,629/mo

median $1,585

market average

Cheapest

$1,250/mo

East Bay Apartments

Properties

3

tracked daily

Units

8

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Taunton, MA Rent Prices

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Taunton, MA Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Taunton, MA is $1,629 per month, based on 8 units across 3 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,250 at East Bay Apartments to $1,896 at Pine Grove Apartments.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $1,250/mo $1,250/mo 1
1 Bed $1,759/mo $1,550/mo 4
2 Bed $1,582/mo $1,576/mo 3

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Market Context

Who rents in Taunton, MA, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Taunton, MA averages $1,759/mo , with two-bedroom units averaging $1,582/mo. At the local median household income of $79,715, that works out to 25% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Taunton, MA at $1,269/mo. The current tracked market average runs 28% 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 Taunton, MA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Taunton, 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

$65,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,629/mo.

Comfortable income

$78,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,250/mo), you need to earn at least $50,000/year.

Median household income in Taunton, MA is $79,715 , about 2% above the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Taunton, MA

Overall prices in Taunton, MA runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 101.5, 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 Taunton, MA's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,629
Utilities $426
Groceries $532
Transportation $1,015
Healthcare $495
Other goods and services $792
Estimated total $4,888/mo

Population

59,719

Median household income

$79,715

Census median rent

$1,269/mo

Census rent burden

31.8%

Median age

39.0

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 Taunton, MA rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Taunton, MA Properties
Agawam, MA $2,285 +40% 33
Boston, MA $4,636 +185% 29
Lynn, MA $3,075 +89% 16
Haverhill, MA $2,061 +27% 13
Waltham, MA $3,436 +111% 11
Weymouth, MA $2,427 +49% 11

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Taunton, MA?

The average listed apartment rent in Taunton, MA is $1,629 per month, as of November 15, 2026. This sample includes 8 priced apartments in 3 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What is the median rent in Taunton, MA?

The median asking rent in Taunton, MA is $1,585 per month, computed from 8 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $1,629/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Taunton, MA?

The lowest available rent in Taunton, MA starts at $1,250 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

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

1-bedroom apartments in Taunton, MA average $1,759/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,550/mo across 4 units tracked.

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

2-bedroom apartments in Taunton, MA average $1,582/mo. Units start from $1,576/mo across 3 units currently listed.

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