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Quincy

Pop. 102,114·54th most expensive in Massachusetts·Quincy rents are up 5.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,784/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$822
Rising (Monthly)
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Quincy · $2,784
More expensive than 86% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
48/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent
$2,784/mo
Expected by trend
$2,756/mo
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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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,753/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,784 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
$33,408/yr
At $2,784/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, +1.2% 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 → $2,784
up 34.6%
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 34.6% since 2021, going from about $2,069 per month to roughly $2,784 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 18.3 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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About renting in Quincy, MA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Quincy is $2,784/mo as of August 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 34% of local median household income ($98,882/yr), Quincy ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Quincy an affordable city for renters?

Quincy is considered moderate for renters. At $2,784/mo, rent takes approximately 34% 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 $111,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,784/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 5.5% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Quincy neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Quincy are 02170 ($2,407/mo), 02169 ($2,748/mo), and 02171 ($2,955/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Quincy is $2,784/mo.

How does Quincy rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Quincy is middle-of-the-pack for Massachusetts for rent, ranking #54 out of 112 tracked cities at $2,784/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Quincy?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Quincy ($2,784/mo): Weymouth ($2,500/mo), Randolph ($2,633/mo), Winthrop ($2,714/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 $2,784/mo is $822 (42%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #54 out of 112 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,784/mo, rent takes ~34% of Quincy's median household income ($98,882/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Quincy 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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