The Massachusetts rental market
Massachusetts tracks median rent across 112 cities, ranging from Gardner at $1,565/mo to Lexington at $4,088/mo. The state average of $2,704/mo runs about 38% above the national median of $1,962/mo.
Across Massachusetts cities, rents are rising, changing an average of +5.3% over the past year. 99 of 114 tracked cities are priced above the national median, while 15 fall below it. The largest rental markets are Boston, Worcester, Springfield.
Massachusetts rent questions
What is the average rent in Massachusetts?
The average median rent across 112 tracked cities in Massachusetts is $2,704/mo, about 38% above the national median of $1,962/mo.
Which Massachusetts city has the highest rent?
Lexington has the highest median rent in Massachusetts at $4,088/mo.
Which Massachusetts city has the most affordable rent?
Gardner is the most affordable tracked city in Massachusetts, with a median rent of $1,565/mo.
Are rents rising or falling in Massachusetts?
Across Massachusetts cities, median rents are rising, changing an average of +5.3% over the past year.
How does Massachusetts rent compare to the rest of the country?
99 of 114 tracked Massachusetts cities have a median rent above the national median of $1,962/mo, and 15 fall below it.
What are the largest rental markets in Massachusetts?
By population, the largest rental markets in Massachusetts are Boston, Worcester, Springfield. Each has its own rent data, trends, and ZIP-level breakdowns on RentDataNow.