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Ashland

·46th most expensive in Massachusetts·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,844/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
+$882
Rising (Monthly)
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Ashland · $2,844
More expensive than 88% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
47% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,844/mo, rent takes about 47% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$114,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Ashland's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,500
1 BR
$2,650
2 BR
$3,140
3 BR
$3,780
4 BR+
$4,160
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$3,140/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,844 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
$34,128/yr
At $2,844/mo median
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Ashland is $2,844/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,500/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,140/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,650/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,780/mo.

At 47% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Ashland ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Ashland an affordable city for renters?

Ashland is considered stretched for renters. At $2,844/mo, rent takes approximately 47% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ashland significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Ashland?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $114,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,844/mo in Ashland.

Is rent going up or down in Ashland?

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

How does Ashland rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Ashland is middle-of-the-pack for Massachusetts for rent, ranking #46 out of 112 tracked cities at $2,844/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ashland?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Ashland ($2,844/mo): Framingham ($2,355/mo), Milford ($2,436/mo), Marlborough ($2,660/mo).

How does Ashland rent compare to the national average?

Ashland's median rent of $2,844/mo is $882 (45%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #46 out of 112 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
47%
STRETCHED

At $2,844/mo, rent takes ~47% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ashland 47%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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