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Leominster

Pop. 43,909·104th most expensive in Massachusetts·Leominster rents are up 10.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,869/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.9%
Month-over-Month
-2.7%
vs US Median
-$93
Falling (Monthly)
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Leominster · $1,869
More expensive than 50% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
51/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are right about where Leominster's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,869/mo
Expected by trend
$1,879/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,390
2 BR
$1,740
3 BR
$2,400
4 BR+
$2,650
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,740/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,869 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

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$22,428/yr
At $1,869/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Leominster, MA is majority owner-occupied, 33.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,909
Median income
$83,816
Median age
43.3
Renters
37.7%
Age distribution
19%
20.5%
24.9%
16.3%
19.3%
Under 1819%
18–3420.5%
35–5424.9%
55–6416.3%
65+19.3%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
70.7%
16%
White70.7%
Black5.2%
Hispanic16%
Asian3.2%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
29.7%
27.1%
33.5%
No HS diploma9.7%
HS diploma29.7%
Some college27.1%
Bachelor's+33.5%
Housing tenure
62.3%
37.7%
Owner62.3%
Renter37.7%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Leominster, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,539 → $1,869
up 21.4%
Income
$69,525 → $83,816
up 20.6%
Population
43,478 → 43,909
up 1.0%
Renter share
36.5% → 37.7%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
31.8% → 33.5%
+1.7 pts
Median age
41.6 → 43.3
+1.7 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in Leominster, MA has climbed by $330 per month, settling near $1,869 after starting the period at $1,539. On the earnings side, the typical household in Leominster, MA now reports about $83,816, up from $69,525 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 43,478 to 43,909 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.0% change. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Leominster, MA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Leominster rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Leominster, MA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Leominster is $1,869/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,190/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,740/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,390/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,400/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($83,816/yr), Leominster ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Leominster an affordable city for renters?

Leominster is considered affordable for renters. At $1,869/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($83,816/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Leominster falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Leominster?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,869/mo in Leominster. The local median household income is $83,816/yr, meaning the typical Leominster household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Leominster?

Rent in Leominster has increased 10.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Leominster rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Leominster is one of the more affordable cities in Massachusetts for rent, ranking #104 out of 112 tracked cities at $1,869/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Leominster?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Leominster ($1,869/mo): Gardner ($1,565/mo), Fitchburg ($1,784/mo).

What percentage of Leominster residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.7% of Leominster households are renters, while 62.3% are owner-occupied. Leominster leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Leominster rent compare to the national average?

Leominster's median rent of $1,869/mo is $93 (5%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #104 out of 112 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,869/mo, rent takes ~27% of Leominster's median household income ($83,816/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Leominster 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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