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Littleton

·45th most expensive in Massachusetts·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,819/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.6%
vs US Median
+$854
Rising (Monthly)
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Littleton · $2,819
More expensive than 87% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
47% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,819/mo, rent takes about 47% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$113,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Littleton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,000
1 BR
$2,140
2 BR
$2,550
3 BR
$3,080
4 BR+
$3,390
Research median
$2,550/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
$33,828/yr
At $2,819/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Littleton is $2,819/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,000/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,550/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,140/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,080/mo.

At 47% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Littleton 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 Littleton an affordable city for renters?

Littleton is considered stretched for renters. At $2,819/mo, rent takes approximately 47% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Littleton significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Littleton?

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 $2,819/mo in Littleton.

Is rent going up or down in Littleton?

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

How does Littleton rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Littleton is middle-of-the-pack for Massachusetts for rent, ranking #45 out of 107 tracked cities at $2,819/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Littleton?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Littleton ($2,819/mo): Boxboro ($1,938/mo), Acton ($2,424/mo), Chelmsford ($2,680/mo).

How does Littleton rent compare to the national average?

Littleton's median rent of $2,819/mo is $854 (43%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #45 out of 107 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
47%
STRETCHED

At $2,819/mo, rent takes ~47% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Littleton 47%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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