Rent falling fastest in Massachusetts
Cities in Massachusetts with the largest year-over-year rent decreases. Cities with 15,000+ residents. Updated monthly.
Key findings
- Saugus ranks first, with -3.4% over the past year.
- Across all 6 cities on this list, the median rent is $2,582/mo.
Data as of September 2026. Change in Zillow's rent index over the past 12 months. Rank a year ago uses the change over the 12 months before that. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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6 cities
| Rank | City | 1-yr change | Median rent | 5-yr change | Vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | SaugusMA | -3.4% | $3,057/mo | -- | -- |
| 02 | FraminghamMA | -2.5% | $2,298/mo | +15.9% | same |
| 03 | WinchesterMA | -1.6% | $3,191/mo | -- | -- |
| 04 | RandolphMA | -0.7% | $2,582/mo | -- | same |
| 05 | HaverhillMA | -0.4% | $2,258/mo | +27.0% | ↓2 from #3 |
| 06 | MilfordMA | -0.3% | $2,281/mo | -- | ↓5 from #1 |