How much does it cost to rent in Everett, MA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Everett, MA is $2,815. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Everett cheaper than other Massachusetts cities?

Everett falls in the middle range for Massachusetts, ranking #46 out of 107 cities at $2,815/mo.

When was Everett rent data last updated?

Everett rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Everett

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Pop. 50,045·46th most expensive in Massachusetts·Everett rents are up 5.1% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$2,815/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.1%

Month-over-Month

-1.1%

vs US Median

+$850

Falling (Monthly)

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Everett · $2,815

More expensive than 87% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

64/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 7% below what Everett's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,815/mo

Expected by trend

$3,029/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Everett's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,060

1 BR

$2,180

2 BR

$2,580

3 BR

$3,110

4 BR+

$3,420

Research median

$2,580/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

$33,780/yr

At $2,815/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (5.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.1% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Everett, MA is majority renter-occupied, 24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

50,045

Median income

$85,218

Median age

35.2

Renters

62.8%

Age distribution

21.8%

27.9%

27.7%

Under 1821.8%

18–3427.9%

35–5427.7%

55–6411.2%

65+11.3%

Gender

53.7%

46.3%

Male53.7%

Female46.3%

Race & ethnicity

37.9%

32.5%

White37.9%

Black10.5%

Hispanic32.5%

Asian8.3%

Other10.8%

Education (25+)

21.2%

34.2%

19.7%

24.9%

No HS diploma21.2%

HS diploma34.2%

Some college19.7%

Bachelor's+24.9%

Housing tenure

37.2%

62.8%

Owner37.2%

Renter62.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Everett, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,007 → $2,815

up 40.3%

Income

$71,510 → $85,218

up 19.2%

Population

48,368 → 50,045

up 3.5%

Renter share

63.1% → 62.8%

-0.3 pts

Bachelor's+

24.4% → 24.9%

+0.5 pts

Median age

35.7 → 35.2

-0.5 yrs

The median rent in Everett, MA stood at $2,007 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,815, reflecting a 40.3% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $71,510 to $85,218 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.2% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 3.5% since 2021, moving from about 48,368 residents to roughly 50,045. Taken together, the five-year picture in Everett, MA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Everett on your salary?

At $2,815/mo, how Everett rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $109,597/yr · Rent = 30.8% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $77,813/yr · Rent = 43.4% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $89,633/yr · Rent = 37.7% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $160,208/yr · Rent = 21.1% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $204,705/yr · Rent = 16.5% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $72,860/yr · Rent = 46.4% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $65,784/yr · Rent = 51.3% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $81,084/yr · Rent = 41.7% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Everett rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Everett, MA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Everett is $2,815/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,060/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,580/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,180/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,110/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($85,218/yr), Everett ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Everett an affordable city for renters?

Everett is considered moderate for renters. At $2,815/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($85,218/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Everett slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Everett?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $113,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,815/mo in Everett. The local median household income is $85,218/yr, meaning the typical Everett household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Everett?

Rent in Everett has increased 5.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Everett rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Everett is middle-of-the-pack for Massachusetts for rent, ranking #46 out of 107 tracked cities at $2,815/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Everett?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Everett ($2,815/mo): Chelsea ($2,628/mo), Malden ($2,803/mo).

What percentage of Everett residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.8% of Everett households are renters, while 37.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Everett has a strong rental market.

How does Everett rent compare to the national average?

Everett's median rent of $2,815/mo is $850 (43%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #46 out of 107 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

40%

MODERATE

At $2,815/mo, rent takes ~40% of Everett's median household income ($85,218/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Everett 40%Benchmark 30%

State income tax5%

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