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Taunton

Pop. 60,433·96th most expensive in Massachusetts·Rental market data updated monthly for Taunton, MA
Median rent (all units)
$2,158/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
+$196
Rising (Monthly)
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Taunton · $2,158
More expensive than 67% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
66/100
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Rents are 8% below what Taunton's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,158/mo
Expected by trend
$2,350/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,710
1 BR
$1,720
2 BR
$2,250
3 BR
$2,730
4 BR+
$3,380
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,250/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,158 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
$25,896/yr
At $2,158/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Taunton, MA is majority owner-occupied, 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
60,433
Median income
$79,283
Median age
38.9
Renters
37.9%
Age distribution
21.6%
22.8%
25.3%
15.2%
15%
Under 1821.6%
18–3422.8%
35–5425.3%
55–6415.2%
65+15%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
71.9%
White71.9%
Black7.9%
Hispanic9%
Asian2%
Other9.3%
Education (25+)
14.4%
34.6%
27.1%
23.9%
No HS diploma14.4%
HS diploma34.6%
Some college27.1%
Bachelor's+23.9%
Housing tenure
62.1%
37.9%
Owner62.1%
Renter37.9%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Taunton, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,643 → $2,158
up 31.3%
Income
$66,787 → $79,283
up 18.7%
Population
59,076 → 60,433
up 2.3%
Renter share
36.6% → 37.9%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
22.5% → 23.9%
+1.4 pts
Median age
39.8 → 38.9
-0.9 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Taunton, MA has shifted from $1,643 to $2,158, up 31.3% since 2023. On the earnings side, the typical household in Taunton, MA now reports about $79,283, up from $66,787 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Taunton, MA adding about 1,357 residents over the five-year window, up 2.3% on net. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Taunton, MA reflects that arc in its own way.

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About renting in Taunton, MA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Taunton is $2,158/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,710/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,250/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,720/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,730/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($79,283/yr), Taunton ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Taunton an affordable city for renters?

Taunton is considered moderate for renters. At $2,158/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($79,283/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Taunton slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Taunton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,158/mo in Taunton. The local median household income is $79,283/yr, meaning the typical Taunton household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Taunton?

Rent in Taunton has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Taunton rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Taunton is one of the more affordable cities in Massachusetts for rent, ranking #96 out of 112 tracked cities at $2,158/mo.

What percentage of Taunton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.9% of Taunton households are renters, while 62.1% are owner-occupied. Taunton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Taunton rent compare to the national average?

Taunton's median rent of $2,158/mo is $196 (10%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #96 out of 112 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,158/mo, rent takes ~33% of Taunton's median household income ($79,283/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Taunton 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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