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Newburyport

Pop. 18,652·44th most expensive in Massachusetts·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate
Median rent (all units)
$2,854/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
+$892
Falling (Monthly)
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Newburyport · $2,854
More expensive than 88% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,854/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$114,000/yr
Local median income
$139,625/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Newburyport'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 $2,854 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
$34,248/yr
At $2,854/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 2.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.1% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Newburyport, MA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,652
Median income
$139,625
Median age
49.8
Renters
22.5%
Age distribution
19.9%
14.6%
22.5%
18.6%
24.4%
Under 1819.9%
18–3414.6%
35–5422.5%
55–6418.6%
65+24.4%
Gender
43.6%
56.4%
Male43.6%
Female56.4%
Race & ethnicity
91.1%
White91.1%
Hispanic2.7%
Asian0.9%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
19.5%
67%
No HS diploma2.3%
HS diploma11.2%
Some college19.5%
Bachelor's+67%
Housing tenure
77.5%
22.5%
Owner77.5%
Renter22.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Newburyport, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$115,807 → $139,625
up 20.6%
Population
18,282 → 18,652
up 2.0%
Renter share
23% → 22.5%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
64.4% → 67%
+2.6 pts
Median age
46.4 → 49.8
+3.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $139,625 today, compared with $115,807 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 18,282 to 18,652 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.0% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 64.4% to 67%.

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Newburyport rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Newburyport is $2,854/mo as of August 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 25% of local median household income ($139,625/yr), Newburyport ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Newburyport an affordable city for renters?

Newburyport is considered affordable for renters. At $2,854/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($139,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Newburyport falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Newburyport?

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 $2,854/mo in Newburyport. The local median household income is $139,625/yr, meaning the typical Newburyport household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Newburyport?

Rent in Newburyport has decreased 2.1% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Newburyport rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Newburyport is middle-of-the-pack for Massachusetts for rent, ranking #44 out of 112 tracked cities at $2,854/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Newburyport?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Newburyport ($2,854/mo): Exeter ($2,288/mo), Haverhill ($2,338/mo), Amesbury ($2,425/mo).

What percentage of Newburyport residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.5% of Newburyport households are renters, while 77.5% are owner-occupied. Newburyport leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Newburyport rent compare to the national average?

Newburyport's median rent of $2,854/mo is $892 (45%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #44 out of 112 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,854/mo, rent takes ~25% of Newburyport's median household income ($139,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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