Last updated June 22, 2026
Average Rent in Massachusetts (2026)
Average rent across Massachusetts is $3,052/mo as of June 2026, based on 1,477 units tracked daily across 26 cities and 123 apartment communities. Rents are up $882 (28.1%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $600 to $13,655.
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Massachusetts Rent by City
Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices are refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn | $2,980 | +$298 | 333 | $1,888 |
| Boston | $4,913 | +$246 | 248 | $2,735 |
| New Bedford | $1,587 | +$1,603 | 104 | $737 |
| Worcester | $2,310 | -$71 | 91 | $1,350 |
| Lowell | $1,353 | -$249 | 86 | $850 |
| Woburn | $3,171 | +$217 | 67 | $2,396 |
| Lawrence | $2,507 | -$360 | 67 | $1,795 |
| Wakefield | $3,441 | -$87 | 59 | $2,595 |
| Springfield | $1,753 | +$151 | 59 | $1,255 |
| Burlington | $3,168 | +$112 | 59 | $2,350 |
| Newton | $4,182 | +$415 | 47 | $2,702 |
| Fall River | $1,794 | +$57 | 44 | $600 |
| Agawam | $2,310 | -- | 37 | $1,138 |
| Framingham | $2,839 | -- | 33 | $2,399 |
| Andover | $2,824 | -$410 | 33 | $2,195 |
| Medford | $3,908 | +$534 | 32 | $3,186 |
| Quincy | $3,120 | +$310 | 21 | $2,650 |
| Stoneham | $3,629 | -$20 | 18 | $2,448 |
| Somerville | $3,640 | +$261 | 11 | $2,810 |
| Wilmington | $3,309 | -$174 | 10 | $2,802 |
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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 | $2,889 | $600 | $5,408 | 197 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,769 | $737 | $5,833 | 642 |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,362 | $850 | $13,655 | 530 |
3 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 $3,052 per month as of June 2026, based on 1,477 units tracked across 26 cities.
Which Massachusetts city has the cheapest rent?
Brockton has the lowest average rent in Massachusetts at $2,500 per month, with units starting from $2,500.
Are rents going up or down in Massachusetts?
Rents in Massachusetts have increased by $882 (28.1%) 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 $2,769 per month, with 642 units available.
What is the most expensive city in Massachusetts?
Lynn is the most expensive city in Massachusetts with an average rent of $2,980 per month.
How many apartments are available in Massachusetts?
We track 1,477 individual units across 123 apartment communities in 26 Massachusetts cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in Massachusetts?
The average studio apartment rent in Massachusetts is $2,889 per month.
How often are Massachusetts rent prices updated?
We refresh real asking prices every morning. All Massachusetts rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.