City Report · MA

Attleboro

Pop. 46,762·90th most expensive in Massachusetts·Attleboro rents are up 5.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,225/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
+$260
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Attleboro · $2,225
More expensive than 70% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
57/100
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OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% below what Attleboro's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,225/mo
Expected by trend
$2,307/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,370
1 BR
$1,470
2 BR
$1,800
3 BR
$2,170
4 BR+
$2,630
Research median
$1,800/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,700/yr
At $2,225/mo median
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Rents are climbing (5.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.3% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Attleboro, MA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 34% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,762
Median income
$98,954
Median age
39.8
Renters
33.8%
Age distribution
21.9%
21.7%
27%
13.7%
15.7%
Under 1821.9%
18–3421.7%
35–5427%
55–6413.7%
65+15.7%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
77.9%
White77.9%
Black5.8%
Hispanic9.2%
Asian4.3%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
31.2%
25.3%
34%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma31.2%
Some college25.3%
Bachelor's+34%
Housing tenure
66.2%
33.8%
Owner66.2%
Renter33.8%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Attleboro, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,668 → $2,225
up 33.4%
Income
$81,627 → $98,954
up 21.2%
Population
46,146 → 46,762
up 1.3%
Renter share
32.6% → 33.8%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
31.7% → 34%
+2.3 pts

Since 2022, the typical rent in Attleboro, MA has climbed from $1,668 to $2,225, a 33.4% change over five years. Median household income rose from $81,627 to $98,954 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.2% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.3% since 2021, moving from about 46,146 residents to roughly 46,762. College-educated residents now make up 34% of adults here, versus 31.7% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Attleboro, MA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Attleboro rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Attleboro, MA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Attleboro is $2,225/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,370/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,800/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,470/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,170/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($98,954/yr), Attleboro ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Attleboro an affordable city for renters?

Attleboro is considered affordable for renters. At $2,225/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($98,954/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Attleboro falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Attleboro?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,225/mo in Attleboro. The local median household income is $98,954/yr, meaning the typical Attleboro household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Attleboro?

Rent in Attleboro has increased 5.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Attleboro rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Attleboro is one of the more affordable cities in Massachusetts for rent, ranking #90 out of 107 tracked cities at $2,225/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Attleboro?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Attleboro ($2,225/mo): Central Falls ($1,721/mo), Pawtucket ($1,872/mo), Plainville ($2,094/mo).

What percentage of Attleboro residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.8% of Attleboro households are renters, while 66.2% are owner-occupied. Attleboro leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Attleboro rent compare to the national average?

Attleboro's median rent of $2,225/mo is $260 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #90 out of 107 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,225/mo, rent takes ~27% of Attleboro's median household income ($98,954/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Attleboro 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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