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Littleton

·69th most expensive in Massachusetts·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,549/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
+$617
Reported rents
Falling (Monthly)
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Littleton · $2,549
More expensive than 81% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
42% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,549/mo, rent takes about 42% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$102,000/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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,550/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,549 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
$30,588/yr
At $2,549/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Littleton is $2,549/mo as of October 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 42% 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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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 $102,000/year (about $49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,549/mo in Littleton.

Is rent going up or down in Littleton?

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

How does Littleton rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Littleton is in the middle among Massachusetts cities for rent, ranking #69 of 107 tracked cities at $2,549/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Littleton?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Littleton ($2,549/mo) include Boxboro ($1,938/mo), Acton ($2,431/mo), and Maynard ($2,453/mo).
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $2,549/mo, rent takes ~42% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Littleton 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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