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Brockton

Pop. 105,386·80th most expensive in Massachusetts·Brockton rents are up 12.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,406/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$441
Rising (Monthly)
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Brockton · $2,406
More expensive than 76% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
44/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% above what Brockton's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$2,406/mo
Expected by trend
$2,335/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,510
1 BR
$1,550
2 BR
$2,020
3 BR
$2,560
4 BR+
$2,770
Research median
$2,020/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
$28,872/yr
At $2,406/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.1% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Brockton, MA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
105,386
Median income
$80,115
Median age
36.7
Renters
42.6%
Age distribution
25.3%
22.7%
25%
12.6%
14.4%
Under 1825.3%
18–3422.7%
35–5425%
55–6412.6%
65+14.4%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
28.3%
34.3%
12.6%
22.4%
White28.3%
Black34.3%
Hispanic12.6%
Asian2.4%
Other22.4%
Education (25+)
17.9%
34.3%
25.5%
22.3%
No HS diploma17.9%
HS diploma34.3%
Some college25.5%
Bachelor's+22.3%
Housing tenure
57.4%
42.6%
Owner57.4%
Renter42.6%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Brockton, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,885 → $2,406
up 27.6%
Income
$68,067 → $80,115
up 17.7%
Population
104,216 → 105,386
up 1.1%
Renter share
43.2% → 42.6%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
20.1% → 22.3%
+2.2 pts
Median age
35.7 → 36.7
+1.0 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in Brockton, MA has increased by $521 per month, settling near $2,406 after starting the period at $1,885. Census figures show median household income at $80,115 today, compared with $68,067 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 9.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 104,216 to 105,386 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 20.1% to 22.3%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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About renting in Brockton, MA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Brockton is $2,406/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,510/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,020/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,550/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,560/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($80,115/yr), Brockton ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Brockton an affordable city for renters?

Brockton is considered moderate for renters. At $2,406/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($80,115/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Brockton slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Brockton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,406/mo in Brockton. The local median household income is $80,115/yr, meaning the typical Brockton household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Brockton?

Rent in Brockton has increased 12.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Brockton rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Brockton is one of the more affordable cities in Massachusetts for rent, ranking #80 out of 107 tracked cities at $2,406/mo.

What percentage of Brockton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.6% of Brockton households are renters, while 57.4% are owner-occupied. Brockton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Brockton rent compare to the national average?

Brockton's median rent of $2,406/mo is $441 (22%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #80 out of 107 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,406/mo, rent takes ~36% of Brockton's median household income ($80,115/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Brockton 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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