How much does it cost to rent in Quincy, MA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Quincy, MA is $2,750. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Quincy cheaper than other Massachusetts cities?

Quincy falls in the middle range for Massachusetts, ranking #57 out of 107 cities at $2,750/mo.

When was Quincy rent data last updated?

Quincy rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · MA

Quincy

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Pop. 102,114·57th most expensive in Massachusetts·One of the pricier rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$2,750/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

+$785

Rising (Monthly)

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Quincy · $2,750

More expensive than 86% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

50/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent

$2,750/mo

Expected by trend

$2,746/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Quincy's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,183

1 BR

$2,320

2 BR

$2,753

3 BR

$3,320

4 BR+

$3,653

Research median

$2,753/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

$33,000/yr

At $2,750/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.3% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Quincy, MA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 50.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

102,114

Median income

$98,882

Median age

38.6

Renters

54.8%

Age distribution

14.5%

29.5%

25.9%

12.4%

17.7%

Under 1814.5%

18–3429.5%

35–5425.9%

55–6412.4%

65+17.7%

Gender

50.4%

49.6%

Male50.4%

Female49.6%

Race & ethnicity

54.7%

29.2%

White54.7%

Black6.3%

Hispanic6.5%

Asian29.2%

Other3.3%

Education (25+)

20.4%

20%

50.3%

No HS diploma9.3%

HS diploma20.4%

Some college20%

Bachelor's+50.3%

Housing tenure

45.2%

54.8%

Owner45.2%

Renter54.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Quincy, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,069 → $2,750

up 32.9%

Income

$85,041 → $98,882

up 16.3%

Population

100,544 → 102,114

up 1.6%

Renter share

56.2% → 54.8%

-1.4 pts

Bachelor's+

45.6% → 50.3%

+4.7 pts

Rent in Quincy, MA has climbed 32.9% since 2021, going from about $2,069 per month to roughly $2,750 today. Household income in the area moved from $85,041 to $98,882 across the same window, up 16.3% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 16.6 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 100,544 to 102,114 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 45.6% to 50.3%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Quincy, MA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Quincy on your salary?

At $2,750/mo, how Quincy rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $109,597/yr · Rent = 30.1% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $77,813/yr · Rent = 42.4% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $89,633/yr · Rent = 36.8% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $160,208/yr · Rent = 20.6% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $204,705/yr · Rent = 16.1% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $72,860/yr · Rent = 45.3% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $65,784/yr · Rent = 50.2% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $81,084/yr · Rent = 40.7% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Quincy rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

Tips for renters in Quincy

About renting in Quincy, MA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Quincy is $2,750/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,183/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,753/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,320/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,320/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($98,882/yr), Quincy ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Quincy an affordable city for renters?

Quincy is considered moderate for renters. At $2,750/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($98,882/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Quincy slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Quincy?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $110,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,750/mo in Quincy. The local median household income is $98,882/yr, meaning the typical Quincy household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Quincy?

Rent in Quincy has increased 4.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Quincy neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Quincy are 02170 ($2,323/mo), 02169 ($2,733/mo), and 02171 ($2,872/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Quincy is $2,750/mo.

How does Quincy rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Quincy is middle-of-the-pack for Massachusetts for rent, ranking #57 out of 107 tracked cities at $2,750/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Quincy?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Quincy ($2,750/mo): Weymouth ($2,501/mo), Winthrop ($2,563/mo), Randolph ($2,627/mo).

What percentage of Quincy residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.8% of Quincy households are renters, while 45.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Quincy has a strong rental market.

How does Quincy rent compare to the national average?

Quincy's median rent of $2,750/mo is $785 (40%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #57 out of 107 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

33%

MODERATE

At $2,750/mo, rent takes ~33% of Quincy's median household income ($98,882/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Quincy 33%Benchmark 30%

State income tax5%

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