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Tewksbury

·51st most expensive in Massachusetts·Tewksbury rents are up 6.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,781/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.7%
Month-over-Month
+3.5%
vs US Median
+$816
Rising (Monthly)
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Tewksbury · $2,781
More expensive than 87% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
49/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent
$2,781/mo
Expected by trend
$2,762/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,230
1 BR
$2,480
2 BR
$3,250
3 BR
$3,920
4 BR+
$4,310
Research median
$3,250/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$33,372/yr
At $2,781/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 6.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.7% YoY, +3.5% MoM), not inventory.
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2022 vs 2026

How Tewksbury, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,392 → $2,781
up 16.3%

Five years ago, renters in Tewksbury, MA paid around $2,392 a month. That figure now sits near $2,781, up 16.3% from the 2022 baseline. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Tewksbury, MA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Tewksbury rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Tewksbury is $2,781/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,230/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,250/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,480/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,920/mo.

At 46% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Tewksbury ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Tewksbury an affordable city for renters?

Tewksbury is considered stretched for renters. At $2,781/mo, rent takes approximately 46% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Tewksbury significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Tewksbury?

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 $2,781/mo in Tewksbury.

Is rent going up or down in Tewksbury?

Rent in Tewksbury has increased 6.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Tewksbury rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Tewksbury is middle-of-the-pack for Massachusetts for rent, ranking #51 out of 107 tracked cities at $2,781/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Tewksbury?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Tewksbury ($2,781/mo): Lowell ($2,316/mo), Dracut ($2,328/mo), Billerica ($2,741/mo).

How does Tewksbury rent compare to the national average?

Tewksbury's median rent of $2,781/mo is $816 (42%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #51 out of 107 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
46%
STRETCHED

At $2,781/mo, rent takes ~46% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Tewksbury 46%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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