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Randolph

Pop. 34,878·65th most expensive in Massachusetts·Randolph rents are up 7.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,627/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
+$662
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Randolph · $2,627
More expensive than 83% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
51/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent
$2,627/mo
Expected by trend
$2,640/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,200
1 BR
$2,330
2 BR
$2,760
3 BR
$3,330
4 BR+
$3,660
Research median
$2,760/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
$31,524/yr
At $2,627/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.1% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Randolph, MA is majority owner-occupied, 35.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,878
Median age
41.3
Renters
28.7%
Age distribution
17.3%
24.6%
25.2%
14.6%
18.4%
Under 1817.3%
18–3424.6%
35–5425.2%
55–6414.6%
65+18.4%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
28.7%
41.2%
14.4%
12.5%
White28.7%
Black41.2%
Hispanic14.4%
Asian12.5%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
23.7%
29.2%
35.5%
No HS diploma11.6%
HS diploma23.7%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+35.5%
Housing tenure
71.3%
28.7%
Owner71.3%
Renter28.7%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Randolph, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,094 → $2,627
up 25.5%
Population
34,064 → 34,878
up 2.4%
Renter share
32.1% → 28.7%
-3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
28.1% → 35.5%
+7.4 pts
Median age
40.7 → 41.3
+0.6 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in Randolph, MA has climbed by $533 per month, settling near $2,627 after starting the period at $2,094. Headcount in the area went from 34,064 to 34,878 between 2019 and 2024, a 2.4% change. About 28.7% of households rent today, against 32.1% in 2019. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 28.1% to 35.5%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Randolph, MA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Randolph rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Randolph, MA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Randolph is $2,627/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,200/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,760/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,330/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,330/mo.

At 44% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Randolph ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Randolph an affordable city for renters?

Randolph is considered stretched for renters. At $2,627/mo, rent takes approximately 44% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Randolph significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Randolph?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $105,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,627/mo in Randolph.

Is rent going up or down in Randolph?

Rent in Randolph has increased 7.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Randolph rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Randolph is middle-of-the-pack for Massachusetts for rent, ranking #65 out of 107 tracked cities at $2,627/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Randolph?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Randolph ($2,627/mo): Brockton ($2,406/mo), Stoughton ($2,490/mo).

What percentage of Randolph residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.7% of Randolph households are renters, while 71.3% are owner-occupied. Randolph leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Randolph rent compare to the national average?

Randolph's median rent of $2,627/mo is $662 (34%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #65 out of 107 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
44%
STRETCHED

At $2,627/mo, rent takes ~44% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Randolph 44%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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