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Lunenburg

Pop. 2,057·30th most expensive in Massachusetts·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,834/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$872
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Lunenburg · $2,834
More expensive than 89% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,834/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$113,000/yr
Local median income
$109,662/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Lunenburg'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
$3,250
4 BR+
$3,710
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 $2,834 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: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$34,008/yr
At $2,834/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Lunenburg, MA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,057
Median income
$109,662
Median age
42.7
Renters
4.4%
Age distribution
26%
25.5%
17.8%
18.9%
Under 1826%
18–3411.8%
35–5425.5%
55–6417.8%
65+18.9%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
80%
White80%
Black4.1%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian3.6%
Other9%
Education (25+)
25.3%
18.6%
50%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma25.3%
Some college18.6%
Bachelor's+50%
Housing tenure
95.6%
Owner95.6%
Renter4.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Lunenburg, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$111,351 → $109,662
down 1.5%
Population
1,686 → 2,057
up 22.0%
Renter share
4.6% → 4.4%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
47.9% → 50%
+2.1 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $111,351 in 2021 to $109,662 more recently. Census counts show Lunenburg, MA adding about 371 residents over the five-year window, up 22.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 47.9% to 50% across the same window.

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By apartment size

Lunenburg rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Lunenburg, MA

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Lunenburg is $2,834/mo as of March 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 $3,250/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($109,662/yr), Lunenburg ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lunenburg an affordable city for renters?

Lunenburg is considered moderate for renters. At $2,834/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($109,662/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lunenburg slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Lunenburg?

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 $2,834/mo in Lunenburg. The local median household income is $109,662/yr, meaning the typical Lunenburg household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lunenburg?

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

How does Lunenburg rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Lunenburg is one of the pricier cities in Massachusetts for rent, ranking #30 out of 114 tracked cities at $2,834/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lunenburg?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Lunenburg ($2,834/mo): Fitchburg ($1,784/mo), Leominster ($1,869/mo), Boxboro ($1,938/mo).

What percentage of Lunenburg residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 4.4% of Lunenburg households are renters, while 95.6% are owner-occupied. Lunenburg leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Lunenburg rent compare to the national average?

Lunenburg's median rent of $2,834/mo is $872 (44%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #30 out of 114 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,834/mo, rent takes ~31% of Lunenburg's median household income ($109,662/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Lunenburg 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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