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Weymouth

Pop. 58,505·75th most expensive in Massachusetts·Rental market data updated monthly for Weymouth, MA
Median rent (all units)
$2,500/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.7%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$538
Stable (Monthly)
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Weymouth · $2,500
More expensive than 79% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
63/100
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Rents are 6% below what Weymouth's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,500/mo
Expected by trend
$2,669/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,033
1 BR
$2,167
2 BR
$2,577
3 BR
$3,110
4 BR+
$3,423
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,577/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,500 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
$30,000/yr
At $2,500/mo median
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Rents are climbing (4.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, -0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Weymouth, MA is majority owner-occupied, 42.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
58,505
Median age
44.1
Renters
32.6%
Age distribution
16.4%
22.5%
24.4%
16.8%
19.8%
Under 1816.4%
18–3422.5%
35–5424.4%
55–6416.8%
65+19.8%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
79.9%
White79.9%
Black4.3%
Hispanic4.4%
Asian7.9%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
24.6%
27.4%
42.8%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma24.6%
Some college27.4%
Bachelor's+42.8%
Housing tenure
67.4%
32.6%
Owner67.4%
Renter32.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Weymouth, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,864 → $2,500
up 34.1%
Population
56,734 → 58,505
up 3.1%
Renter share
33% → 32.6%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
39.2% → 42.8%
+3.6 pts
Median age
42.4 → 44.1
+1.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Weymouth, MA has increased by $636 per month, settling near $2,500 after starting the period at $1,864. Headcount in the area went from 56,734 to 58,505 between 2019 and 2024, a 3.1% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 39.2% to 42.8%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Weymouth, MA market of 2021.

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By apartment size

Weymouth rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Weymouth, MA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Weymouth is $2,500/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,033/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,577/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,167/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,110/mo.

At 42% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Weymouth ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Weymouth an affordable city for renters?

Weymouth is considered stretched for renters. At $2,500/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Weymouth significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Weymouth?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,500/mo in Weymouth.

Is rent going up or down in Weymouth?

Rent in Weymouth has increased 4.7% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Weymouth neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Weymouth are 02188 ($2,355/mo), 02189 ($2,554/mo), and 02190 ($2,645/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Weymouth is $2,500/mo.

How does Weymouth rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Weymouth is one of the more affordable cities in Massachusetts for rent, ranking #75 out of 112 tracked cities at $2,500/mo.

What percentage of Weymouth residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.6% of Weymouth households are renters, while 67.4% are owner-occupied. Weymouth leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Weymouth rent compare to the national average?

Weymouth's median rent of $2,500/mo is $538 (27%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #75 out of 112 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $2,500/mo, rent takes ~42% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Weymouth 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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