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Ware

Pop. 6,369·114th most expensive in Massachusetts·Rental market data updated monthly for Ware, MA
Median rent (all units)
$1,388/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$577
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Ware · $1,388
More affordable than 80% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
37% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,388/mo, rent takes about 37% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$56,000/yr
Local median income
$45,158/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Ware's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,170
2 BR
$1,500
3 BR
$1,810
4 BR+
$2,090
Research median
$1,500/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: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$16,656/yr
At $1,388/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Ware, MA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,369
Median income
$45,158
Median age
39.8
Renters
42.6%
Age distribution
23.3%
22.9%
24.1%
12.3%
17.4%
Under 1823.3%
18–3422.9%
35–5424.1%
55–6412.3%
65+17.4%
Gender
39%
61%
Male39%
Female61%
Race & ethnicity
88.6%
White88.6%
Black5.7%
Hispanic5.1%
Education (25+)
42.5%
31.5%
15.4%
No HS diploma10.6%
HS diploma42.5%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+15.4%
Housing tenure
57.4%
42.6%
Owner57.4%
Renter42.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Ware, MA has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,783 → $45,158
up 3.1%
Population
6,339 → 6,369
up 0.5%
Renter share
50.1% → 42.6%
-7.5 pts
Bachelor's+
16.8% → 15.4%
-1.4 pts
Median age
34.5 → 39.8
+5.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $43,783 to $45,158 across the same window, up 3.1% versus 2021. Renters now make up 42.6% of households, compared with 50.1% five years ago.

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Ware rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Ware, MA

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Ware is $1,388/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,160/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,500/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,170/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,810/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($45,158/yr), Ware ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ware an affordable city for renters?

Ware is considered moderate for renters. At $1,388/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($45,158/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ware slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Ware?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,388/mo in Ware. The local median household income is $45,158/yr, meaning the typical Ware household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ware?

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

How does Ware rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Ware is one of the more affordable cities in Massachusetts for rent, ranking #114 out of 114 tracked cities at $1,388/mo.

What percentage of Ware residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.6% of Ware households are renters, while 57.4% are owner-occupied. Ware leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Ware rent compare to the national average?

Ware's median rent of $1,388/mo is $577 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #114 out of 114 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,388/mo, rent takes ~37% of Ware's median household income ($45,158/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ware 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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