Rents are right about where Canton's 10-year trend predicts.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026
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How Canton, MA has changed in 5 years
Across the past five years, the going rent in Canton, MA has shifted from $2,322 to $2,909, up 25.3% 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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Last updated: July 20, 2026
The median rent in Canton is $2,909/mo as of July 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 8.8% over the past year.
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At $2,909/mo, rent takes ~48% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
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