Massachusetts rental market
What is the average rent in Massachusetts?
Last updated January 4, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Massachusetts is $2,950.
$2,950
+$20
-$175
22,178
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $123 to $699,146.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 4 |
| $500 | 5 |
| $600 | 13 |
| $700 | 37 |
| $800 | 117 |
| $900 | 212 |
| $1,000 | 279 |
| $1,100 | 325 |
| $1,200 | 315 |
| $1,300 | 296 |
| $1,400 | 341 |
| $1,500 | 379 |
| $1,600 | 448 |
| $1,700 | 611 |
| $1,800 | 802 |
| $1,900 | 957 |
| $2,000 | 883 |
| $2,100 | 1020 |
| $2,200 | 1207 |
| $2,300 | 1262 |
| $2,400 | 1502 |
| $2,500 | 1416 |
| $2,600 | 1233 |
| $2,700 | 1388 |
| $2,800 | 1334 |
| $2,900 | 1415 |
| $3,000 | 1065 |
| $3,100 | 967 |
| $3,200 | 1001 |
| $3,300 | 819 |
| $3,400 | 956 |
| $3,500 | 986 |
| $3,600 | 684 |
| $3,700 | 624 |
| $3,800 | 591 |
| $3,900 | 734 |
| $4,000 | 523 |
| $4,100 | 405 |
| $4,200 | 410 |
| $4,300 | 330 |
| $4,400 | 498 |
| $4,500 | 428 |
| $4,600 | 245 |
| $4,700 | 309 |
| $4,800 | 317 |
| $4,900 | 389 |
| $5,000+ | 2979 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $175 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,100 | $2,950 |
| Feb | $3,200 | No data |
| Mar | $3,250 | No data |
| Apr | $3,298 | No data |
| May | $3,300 | No data |
| Jun | $3,300 | No data |
| Jul | $3,206 | No data |
| Aug | $3,200 | No data |
| Sep | $3,100 | No data |
| Oct | $3,000 | No data |
| Nov | $2,945 | No data |
| Dec | $2,900 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Massachusetts is 48% 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 $2,950.
2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Massachusetts?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Massachusetts is $2,219 per month.
3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Massachusetts?
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Massachusetts is $2,400 per month.
4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Massachusetts?
The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Massachusetts is $2,800 per month.
5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Massachusetts?
The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Massachusetts is $3,450 per month.
6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Massachusetts?
The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Massachusetts is $19,299 per month.
7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Massachusetts?
Houses in Massachusetts rent between $123 - $699,146 with an average rent of $2,950.
8. How has the rent in Massachusetts changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Massachusetts decreased by $175
9. How much has the rent in Massachusetts increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Massachusetts increased by $20
10. How many available rentals are there in Massachusetts?
There are currently 22,178 rentals available in Massachusetts.
11. How do rent prices in Massachusetts compare with the national average?
The average rent in Massachusetts is $2,950 — 47.87% higher the national average of $1,995.