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Natick

·43rd most expensive in Massachusetts·Natick rents are up 9.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,857/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.3%
Month-over-Month
+3.3%
vs US Median
+$895
Rising (Monthly)
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Natick · $2,857
More expensive than 88% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
47/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Natick's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,857/mo
Expected by trend
$2,818/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,220
1 BR
$2,350
2 BR
$2,780
3 BR
$3,350
4 BR+
$3,690
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,780/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,857 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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$34,284/yr
At $2,857/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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Rents are up 9.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.3% YoY, +3.3% MoM), not inventory.
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2021 vs 2026

How Natick, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,048 → $2,857
up 39.5%

Five years ago, renters in Natick, MA paid around $2,048 a month. That figure now sits near $2,857, up 39.5% from the 2021 baseline. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Natick, MA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Natick rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Natick is $2,857/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,220/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,780/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,350/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,350/mo.

At 48% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Natick ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Natick an affordable city for renters?

Natick is considered stretched for renters. At $2,857/mo, rent takes approximately 48% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Natick significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Natick?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $114,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,857/mo in Natick.

Is rent going up or down in Natick?

Rent in Natick has increased 9.3% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Natick rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Natick is middle-of-the-pack for Massachusetts for rent, ranking #43 out of 112 tracked cities at $2,857/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Natick?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Natick ($2,857/mo): Framingham ($2,355/mo), Ashland ($2,844/mo).

How does Natick rent compare to the national average?

Natick's median rent of $2,857/mo is $895 (46%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #43 out of 112 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
48%
STRETCHED

At $2,857/mo, rent takes ~48% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Natick 48%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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