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Boxboro

·95th most expensive in Massachusetts·Rental market data updated monthly for Boxboro, MA
Median rent (all units)
$1,938/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$27
Rising (Monthly)
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Boxboro · $1,938
More expensive than 55% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,938/mo, rent takes about 32% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$78,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Boxboro's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,474
1 BR
$1,577
2 BR
$1,879
3 BR
$2,270
4 BR+
$2,499
Research median
$1,879/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,256/yr
At $1,938/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Boxboro is $1,938/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,474/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,879/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,577/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,270/mo.

At 32% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Boxboro 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 Boxboro an affordable city for renters?

Boxboro is considered moderate for renters. At $1,938/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Boxboro slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Boxboro?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,938/mo in Boxboro.

Is rent going up or down in Boxboro?

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

How does Boxboro rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Boxboro is one of the more affordable cities in Massachusetts for rent, ranking #95 out of 107 tracked cities at $1,938/mo.

How does Boxboro rent compare to the national average?

Boxboro's median rent of $1,938/mo is $27 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #95 out of 107 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,938/mo, rent takes ~32% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Boxboro 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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