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 $2,975.
Average rent
$2,975
Month-over-month change
-$104
Year-over-year change
-$25
Available rentals
26,358
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $101 to $100,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 8 |
| $500 | 6 |
| $600 | 13 |
| $700 | 27 |
| $800 | 99 |
| $900 | 167 |
| $1,000 | 147 |
| $1,100 | 202 |
| $1,200 | 316 |
| $1,300 | 296 |
| $1,400 | 392 |
| $1,500 | 453 |
| $1,600 | 560 |
| $1,700 | 809 |
| $1,800 | 926 |
| $1,900 | 1213 |
| $2,000 | 1111 |
| $2,100 | 1216 |
| $2,200 | 1495 |
| $2,300 | 1530 |
| $2,400 | 1736 |
| $2,500 | 1586 |
| $2,600 | 1470 |
| $2,700 | 1619 |
| $2,800 | 1580 |
| $2,900 | 1745 |
| $3,000 | 1350 |
| $3,100 | 1234 |
| $3,200 | 1350 |
| $3,300 | 1114 |
| $3,400 | 1226 |
| $3,500 | 1255 |
| $3,600 | 986 |
| $3,700 | 920 |
| $3,800 | 857 |
| $3,900 | 972 |
| $4,000 | 679 |
| $4,100 | 539 |
| $4,200 | 589 |
| $4,300 | 399 |
| $4,400 | 600 |
| $4,500 | 555 |
| $4,600 | 275 |
| $4,700 | 401 |
| $4,800 | 401 |
| $4,900 | 476 |
| $5,000+ | 2680 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $25 compared to the previous year.
| 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 | No data |
| Nov | $2,945 | No data |
| 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 49% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
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