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Tewksbury

·38th most expensive in Massachusetts·Tewksbury rents are up 11.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,904/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.4%
Month-over-Month
+4.4%
vs US Median
+$942
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Tewksbury · $2,904
More expensive than 89% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
40/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 5% above what Tewksbury's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$2,904/mo
Expected by trend
$2,760/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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$3,250/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,904 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
$34,848/yr
At $2,904/mo median
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Rents are up 11.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.4% YoY, +4.4% MoM), not inventory.
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2022 vs 2026

How Tewksbury, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,392 → $2,904
up 21.4%

Five years ago, renters in Tewksbury, MA paid around $2,392 a month. That figure now sits near $2,904, up 21.4% 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: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Tewksbury is $2,904/mo as of August 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 48% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Tewksbury ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Tewksbury an affordable city for renters?

Tewksbury is considered stretched for renters. At $2,904/mo, rent takes approximately 48% 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 $116,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,904/mo in Tewksbury.

Is rent going up or down in Tewksbury?

Rent in Tewksbury has increased 11.4% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Tewksbury rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Tewksbury is one of the pricier cities in Massachusetts for rent, ranking #38 out of 112 tracked cities at $2,904/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Tewksbury?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Tewksbury ($2,904/mo): Dracut ($2,271/mo), Lowell ($2,304/mo), Billerica ($2,764/mo).

How does Tewksbury rent compare to the national average?

Tewksbury's median rent of $2,904/mo is $942 (48%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #38 out of 112 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
48%
STRETCHED

At $2,904/mo, rent takes ~48% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Tewksbury 48%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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