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Dracut

·87th most expensive in Massachusetts·Rental market data updated monthly for Dracut, MA
Median rent (all units)
$2,328/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
+$363
Falling (Monthly)
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Dracut · $2,328
More expensive than 73% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
39% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,328/mo, rent takes about 39% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$93,000/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
Research median
$2,220/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
$27,936/yr
At $2,328/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, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Dracut is $2,328/mo as of July 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 39% 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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Is Dracut an affordable city for renters?

Dracut is considered moderate for renters. At $2,328/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Dracut slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

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 $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,328/mo in Dracut.

Is rent going up or down in Dracut?

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

How does Dracut rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Dracut is one of the more affordable cities in Massachusetts for rent, ranking #87 out of 107 tracked cities at $2,328/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Dracut?

Lowell is nearby and more affordable at $2,316/mo, which is $12 less than Dracut.

How does Dracut rent compare to the national average?

Dracut's median rent of $2,328/mo is $363 (18%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #87 out of 107 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $2,328/mo, rent takes ~39% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Dracut 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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