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Dracut

·92nd most expensive in Massachusetts·Rental market data updated monthly for Dracut, MA
Median rent (all units)
$2,230/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
+$298
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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Dracut · $2,230
More expensive than 71% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
37% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,230/mo, rent takes about 37% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$89,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Dracut's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,520
1 BR
$1,690
2 BR
$2,220
3 BR
$2,670
4 BR+
$2,940
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,220/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,230 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 →

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

Annual cost
$26,760/yr
At $2,230/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Dracut is $2,230/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,520/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,220/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,690/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,670/mo.

At 37% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Dracut ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much income do you need to rent in Dracut?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (about $43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,230/mo in Dracut.

Is rent going up or down in Dracut?

Rent in Dracut has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Dracut rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Dracut is one of the more affordable among Massachusetts cities for rent, ranking #92 of 107 tracked cities at $2,230/mo.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,230/mo, rent takes ~37% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Dracut 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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