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Pittsfield

Pop. 43,457·107th most expensive in Massachusetts·Pittsfield rents are up 5.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,546/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
+5.0%
vs US Median
-$419
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Pittsfield · $1,546
More affordable than 73% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
48/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent
$1,546/mo
Expected by trend
$1,530/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
Research median
$1,630/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,552/yr
At $1,546/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 5.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, +5.0% 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 → $1,546
up 27.3%
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 $332 per month, settling near $1,546 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 8.7 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

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Pittsfield is $1,546/mo as of July 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 26% of local median household income ($70,582/yr), Pittsfield ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pittsfield an affordable city for renters?

Pittsfield is considered affordable for renters. At $1,546/mo, rent takes approximately 26% 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 $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,546/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 5.9% over the past year as of July 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 #107 out of 107 tracked cities at $1,546/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Pittsfield?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Pittsfield ($1,546/mo): Winsted ($1,366/mo), Bennington ($1,388/mo), Watervliet ($1,471/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 $1,546/mo is $419 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #107 out of 107 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,546/mo, rent takes ~26% of Pittsfield's median household income ($70,582/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Pittsfield 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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