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Woburn

Pop. 41,939·52nd most expensive in Massachusetts·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,780/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
+$815
Rising (Monthly)
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Woburn · $2,780
More expensive than 87% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
66/100
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Rents are 8% below what Woburn's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,780/mo
Expected by trend
$3,019/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,350
1 BR
$2,490
2 BR
$2,950
3 BR
$3,550
4 BR+
$3,910
Research median
$2,950/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$33,360/yr
At $2,780/mo median
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Based on rent-price momentum (+2.0% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Woburn, MA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 46.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,939
Median income
$111,185
Median age
39.3
Renters
44.3%
Age distribution
17.9%
25.7%
26.6%
14%
15.7%
Under 1817.9%
18–3425.7%
35–5426.6%
55–6414%
65+15.7%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
73.4%
White73.4%
Black4.4%
Hispanic8.1%
Asian8%
Other6.1%
Education (25+)
26.4%
22%
46.5%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma26.4%
Some college22%
Bachelor's+46.5%
Housing tenure
55.7%
44.3%
Owner55.7%
Renter44.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Woburn, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,046 → $2,780
up 35.9%
Income
$95,184 → $111,185
up 16.8%
Population
40,967 → 41,939
up 2.4%
Renter share
41.5% → 44.3%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
46.4% → 46.5%
+0.1 pts

Rent in Woburn, MA has climbed 35.9% since 2021, going from about $2,046 per month to roughly $2,780 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $95,184 in 2021 to $111,185 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 19.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 40,967 to 41,939 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.4% change. About 44.3% of households rent today, against 41.5% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Woburn, MA market of 2021.

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Woburn rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Woburn, MA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Woburn is $2,780/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,350/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,950/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,490/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,550/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($111,185/yr), Woburn ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Woburn an affordable city for renters?

Woburn is considered moderate for renters. At $2,780/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($111,185/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Woburn slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Woburn?

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 $2,780/mo in Woburn. The local median household income is $111,185/yr, meaning the typical Woburn household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Woburn?

Rent in Woburn has increased 2.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Woburn rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Woburn is middle-of-the-pack for Massachusetts for rent, ranking #52 out of 107 tracked cities at $2,780/mo.

What percentage of Woburn residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.3% of Woburn households are renters, while 55.7% are owner-occupied. Woburn leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Woburn rent compare to the national average?

Woburn's median rent of $2,780/mo is $815 (41%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #52 out of 107 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,780/mo, rent takes ~30% of Woburn's median household income ($111,185/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax5%
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