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Canton

·37th most expensive in Massachusetts·Canton rents are up 7.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,905/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
+$943
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Canton · $2,905
More expensive than 89% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
52/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Canton's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,905/mo
Expected by trend
$2,939/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,430
1 BR
$2,570
2 BR
$3,040
3 BR
$3,660
4 BR+
$4,030
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$3,040/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,905 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 →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$34,860/yr
At $2,905/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.7% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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2022 vs 2026

How Canton, MA has changed in 5 years

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$2,322 → $2,905
up 25.1%

Across the past five years, the going rent in Canton, MA has shifted from $2,322 to $2,905, up 25.1% since 2022. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Canton, MA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Canton rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Canton. Click any size for full breakdown.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Canton is $2,905/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,430/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,040/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,570/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,660/mo.

At 48% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Canton ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Canton an affordable city for renters?

Canton is considered stretched for renters. At $2,905/mo, rent takes approximately 48% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Canton significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Canton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $116,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,905/mo in Canton.

Is rent going up or down in Canton?

Rent in Canton has increased 7.7% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Canton rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Canton is one of the pricier cities in Massachusetts for rent, ranking #37 out of 112 tracked cities at $2,905/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Canton?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Canton ($2,905/mo): Norwood ($2,519/mo), Stoughton ($2,528/mo), Randolph ($2,633/mo).

How does Canton rent compare to the national average?

Canton's median rent of $2,905/mo is $943 (48%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #37 out of 112 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
48%
STRETCHED

At $2,905/mo, rent takes ~48% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Canton 48%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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