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Pittsfield

Pop. 43,457·111th most expensive in Massachusetts·Pittsfield rents are up 10.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,592/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.2%
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
-$370
Rising (Monthly)
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Pittsfield · $1,592
More affordable than 70% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
44/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% above what Pittsfield's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,592/mo
Expected by trend
$1,543/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,280
2 BR
$1,630
3 BR
$2,090
4 BR+
$2,250
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,630/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,592 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
$19,104/yr
At $1,592/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.2% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Pittsfield, MA is majority owner-occupied, 34.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,457
Median income
$70,582
Median age
42.4
Renters
37.2%
Age distribution
17.6%
22.1%
25.3%
15.7%
19.4%
Under 1817.6%
18–3422.1%
35–5425.3%
55–6415.7%
65+19.4%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
78.3%
White78.3%
Black5.3%
Hispanic10%
Asian1.3%
Other5%
Education (25+)
29.6%
28.6%
34.2%
No HS diploma7.6%
HS diploma29.6%
Some college28.6%
Bachelor's+34.2%
Housing tenure
62.8%
37.2%
Owner62.8%
Renter37.2%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Pittsfield, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,214 → $1,592
up 31.1%
Income
$59,522 → $70,582
up 18.6%
Population
43,890 → 43,457
down 1.0%
Renter share
37.3% → 37.2%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
33% → 34.2%
+1.2 pts
Median age
44.6 → 42.4
-2.2 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in Pittsfield, MA has increased by $378 per month, settling near $1,592 after starting the period at $1,214. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,522 in 2021 to $70,582 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 12.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 43,890 to 43,457 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.0% change. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Pittsfield, MA market of 2023.

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Pittsfield rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Pittsfield is $1,592/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,120/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,630/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,280/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,090/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($70,582/yr), Pittsfield ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pittsfield an affordable city for renters?

Pittsfield is considered affordable for renters. At $1,592/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($70,582/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pittsfield falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Pittsfield?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,592/mo in Pittsfield. The local median household income is $70,582/yr, meaning the typical Pittsfield household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pittsfield?

Rent in Pittsfield has increased 10.2% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Pittsfield rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Pittsfield is one of the more affordable cities in Massachusetts for rent, ranking #111 out of 112 tracked cities at $1,592/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Pittsfield?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Pittsfield ($1,592/mo): Winsted ($1,366/mo), Bennington ($1,400/mo), Watervliet ($1,476/mo).

What percentage of Pittsfield residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.2% of Pittsfield households are renters, while 62.8% are owner-occupied. Pittsfield leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Pittsfield rent compare to the national average?

Pittsfield's median rent of $1,592/mo is $370 (19%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #111 out of 112 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,592/mo, rent takes ~27% of Pittsfield's median household income ($70,582/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Pittsfield 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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