Last updated May 25, 2026
Average Rent in Massachusetts (2026)
Average rent across Massachusetts is $3,080/mo as of May 2026, based on 1,176 units tracked daily across 24 cities and 79 apartment communities. Rents are down $1,348 (30.1%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $600 to $10,417.
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Massachusetts Rent by City
Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices come from our proprietary data sourcing, refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn | $3,107 | -- | 327 | $2,331 |
| Boston | $4,638 | -$47 | 254 | $2,735 |
| Worcester | $2,391 | -$1 | 94 | $1,350 |
| Lowell | $1,349 | -$5 | 84 | $850 |
| New Bedford | $1,101 | -- | 73 | $737 |
| Wakefield | $3,507 | -$459 | 65 | $2,320 |
| Springfield | $1,619 | +$261 | 43 | $1,068 |
| Burlington | $3,085 | +$92 | 42 | $2,395 |
| Fall River | $1,715 | -$262 | 37 | $600 |
| Medford | $3,501 | +$266 | 32 | $2,858 |
| Woburn | $3,023 | +$109 | 29 | $2,384 |
| Newton | $3,919 | -- | 18 | $2,875 |
| Quincy | $2,843 | -- | 16 | $2,441 |
| Somerville | $3,379 | -$189 | 12 | $2,856 |
| Wilmington | $3,197 | -$59 | 10 | $2,645 |
| Andover | $3,589 | +$226 | 8 | $2,738 |
| Reading | $3,742 | -$31 | 6 | $3,042 |
| Lawrence | $2,935 | -- | 6 | $2,620 |
| Bedford | $3,040 | -$238 | 6 | $2,921 |
| Revere | $3,400 | +$267 | 2 | $3,100 |
Show 4 smaller Massachusetts cities
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookline | $4,150 | -$100 | 2 | $4,000 |
| Dorchester Center | $2,200 | -- | 1 | $2,200 |
| Brockton | $2,150 | -- | 1 | $2,150 |
| Agawam | $1,200 | -- | 1 | $1,200 |
Which Massachusetts Cities Are Getting Cheaper?
30-day percent change in asking rent across Massachusetts cities. Green bars dropped, red bars rose. Showing the 15 biggest movers.
Rent by Bedroom Type
Average rent in Massachusetts broken down by apartment size. Only bedroom buckets with 100+ tracked units are shown so every row is backed by meaningful sample size.
| Type | Avg Rent | From | Up To | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,112 | $600 | $6,882 | 163 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,840 | $737 | $6,571 | 538 |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,288 | $850 | $8,585 | 410 |
2 bedroom buckets hidden with fewer than 100 tracked units.
Massachusetts Rent Trend Over Time
Average rent trend across all tracked Massachusetts apartments.
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What is the average rent in Massachusetts?
The average rent in Massachusetts is $3,080 per month as of May 2026, based on 1,176 units tracked across 24 cities.
Which Massachusetts city has the cheapest rent?
Agawam has the lowest average rent in Massachusetts at $1,200 per month, with units starting from $1,200.
Are rents going up or down in Massachusetts?
Rents in Massachusetts have decreased by $1,348 (30.1%) over the last 30 days.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Massachusetts?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Massachusetts is $2,840 per month, with 538 units available.
What is the most expensive city in Massachusetts?
Lynn is the most expensive city in Massachusetts with an average rent of $3,107 per month.
How many apartments are available in Massachusetts?
We track 1,176 individual units across 79 apartment communities in 24 Massachusetts cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in Massachusetts?
The average studio apartment rent in Massachusetts is $3,112 per month.
How often are Massachusetts rent prices updated?
Our proprietary data sourcing refreshes real asking prices every morning. All Massachusetts rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.