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Amesbury

Pop. 17,403·82nd most expensive in Massachusetts·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate
Median rent (all units)
$2,425/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
+$463
Falling (Monthly)
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Amesbury · $2,425
More expensive than 77% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,425/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$97,000/yr
Local median income
$103,554/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Amesbury's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,000
1 BR
$2,140
2 BR
$2,550
3 BR
$3,080
4 BR+
$3,390
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,550/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,425 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$29,100/yr
At $2,425/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Amesbury, MA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 44.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,403
Median income
$103,554
Median age
43.7
Renters
31.4%
Age distribution
20%
17.5%
29.7%
14.6%
18.2%
Under 1820%
18–3417.5%
35–5429.7%
55–6414.6%
65+18.2%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
86.9%
White86.9%
Black2.7%
Hispanic4.7%
Asian1%
Other4.7%
Education (25+)
21.8%
29.1%
44.8%
No HS diploma4.3%
HS diploma21.8%
Some college29.1%
Bachelor's+44.8%
Housing tenure
68.6%
31.4%
Owner68.6%
Renter31.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2019 vs 2026

How Amesbury, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$82,468 → $103,554
up 25.6%
Population
17,434 → 17,403
down 0.2%
Renter share
29.8% → 31.4%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
41.1% → 44.8%
+3.7 pts

Median household income climbed from $82,468 to $103,554 between 2019 and 2024, a 25.6% shift. The renter share has risen from 29.8% to 31.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 41.1% to 44.8% across the same window.

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Amesbury rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Amesbury is $2,425/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,000/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,550/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,140/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,080/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($103,554/yr), Amesbury ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Amesbury an affordable city for renters?

Amesbury is considered affordable for renters. At $2,425/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($103,554/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Amesbury falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Amesbury?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,425/mo in Amesbury. The local median household income is $103,554/yr, meaning the typical Amesbury household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Amesbury?

Rent in Amesbury has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Amesbury rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Amesbury is one of the more affordable cities in Massachusetts for rent, ranking #82 out of 112 tracked cities at $2,425/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Amesbury?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Amesbury ($2,425/mo): Exeter ($2,288/mo), Haverhill ($2,338/mo).

What percentage of Amesbury residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.4% of Amesbury households are renters, while 68.6% are owner-occupied. Amesbury leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Amesbury rent compare to the national average?

Amesbury's median rent of $2,425/mo is $463 (24%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #82 out of 112 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,425/mo, rent takes ~28% of Amesbury's median household income ($103,554/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Amesbury 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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