Massachusetts rental market
What is the average rent in Massachusetts?
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Massachusetts is $2,900.
Average rent
$2,900
Month-over-monthMoM change
$0
Year-over-yearYoY change
$0
Available rentals
26,929
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $100 to $100,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 3 |
| $500 | 11 |
| $600 | 12 |
| $700 | 47 |
| $800 | 109 |
| $900 | 149 |
| $1,000 | 157 |
| $1,100 | 254 |
| $1,200 | 329 |
| $1,300 | 325 |
| $1,400 | 410 |
| $1,500 | 538 |
| $1,600 | 640 |
| $1,700 | 879 |
| $1,800 | 1055 |
| $1,900 | 1252 |
| $2,000 | 1133 |
| $2,100 | 1325 |
| $2,200 | 1583 |
| $2,300 | 1592 |
| $2,400 | 1767 |
| $2,500 | 1744 |
| $2,600 | 1535 |
| $2,700 | 1708 |
| $2,800 | 1623 |
| $2,900 | 1656 |
| $3,000 | 1351 |
| $3,100 | 1230 |
| $3,200 | 1354 |
| $3,300 | 1090 |
| $3,400 | 1224 |
| $3,500 | 1168 |
| $3,600 | 860 |
| $3,700 | 819 |
| $3,800 | 751 |
| $3,900 | 852 |
| $4,000 | 576 |
| $4,100 | 440 |
| $4,200 | 492 |
| $4,300 | 358 |
| $4,400 | 562 |
| $4,500 | 551 |
| $4,600 | 269 |
| $4,700 | 363 |
| $4,800 | 341 |
| $4,900 | 435 |
| $5,000+ | 3300 |
Average rent price over time
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,100 | $2,950 |
| Feb | $3,200 | $3,000 |
| Mar | $3,250 | $3,150 |
| Apr | $3,298 | $3,200 |
| May | $3,300 | $3,200 |
| Jun | $3,300 | $3,210 |
| Jul | $3,206 | $3,200 |
| Aug | $3,200 | $3,179 |
| Sep | $3,100 | $3,000 |
| Oct | $3,000 | $2,900 |
| Nov | $2,945 | $2,900 |
| Dec | $2,900 | No data |
Market temperature
The Massachusetts rental market temperature is WARM. 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.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Massachusetts is 45% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Massachusetts?
2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Massachusetts?
3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Massachusetts?
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