Massachusetts rental market

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Last updated August 18, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Massachusetts is $3,149.

Average rent

$3,149

Month-over-month change

-$51

Year-over-year change

+$49

Available rentals

28,684

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $100 to $154,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$01
$50011
$60017
$70026
$80073
$900130
$1,000191
$1,100286
$1,200316
$1,300287
$1,400296
$1,500361
$1,600424
$1,700571
$1,800700
$1,900957
$2,000938
$2,1001151
$2,2001369
$2,3001459
$2,4001719
$2,5001641
$2,6001458
$2,7001622
$2,8001635
$2,9001849
$3,0001497
$3,1001485
$3,2001672
$3,3001434
$3,4001500
$3,5001506
$3,6001186
$3,7001008
$3,800966
$3,9001132
$4,000827
$4,100674
$4,200719
$4,300599
$4,400794
$4,500658
$4,600349
$4,700528
$4,800478
$4,900530
$5,000+3420

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $49 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$3,100$3,100
Feb$3,225$3,200
Mar$3,250$3,250
Apr$3,250$3,298
May$3,200$3,300
Jun$3,200$3,300
Jul$3,200$3,206
Aug$3,200$3,200
Sep$3,100No data
Oct$3,000No data
Nov$3,000No data
Dec$3,083No data

Market temperature

The Massachusetts rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Massachusetts is 50% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Massachusetts?

The average rent in Massachusetts is $3,149.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Massachusetts?

Houses in Massachusetts rent between $100 - $154,000 with an average rent of $3,149.

3. How has the rent in Massachusetts changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Massachusetts increased by $49

4. How much has the rent in Massachusetts increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Massachusetts decreased by $51

5. How many available rentals are there in Massachusetts?

There are currently 28,684 rentals available in Massachusetts.

6. How do rent prices in Massachusetts compare with the national average?

The average rent in Massachusetts is $3,149 — 49.95% higher the national average of $2,100.