Massachusetts rental market

Choose another area

Last updated August 16, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in Massachusetts is $2,500.

Average rent

$2,500

Month-over-month change

-$20

Year-over-year change

-$10

Available rentals

6,527

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $350 to $20,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5004
$6006
$70011
$80037
$90048
$1,00062
$1,10073
$1,20083
$1,30087
$1,40098
$1,500125
$1,600143
$1,700196
$1,800255
$1,900354
$2,000395
$2,100565
$2,200665
$2,300680
$2,400754
$2,500674
$2,600563
$2,700558
$2,800461
$2,900453
$3,000368
$3,100308
$3,200264
$3,300193
$3,400173
$3,500155
$3,60088
$3,70074
$3,80059
$3,90050
$4,00038
$4,10032
$4,20035
$4,30028
$4,40041
$4,50033
$4,60011
$4,70012
$4,80012
$4,90015
$5,000+59

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $10 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,539$2,500
Feb$2,502$2,500
Mar$2,595$2,500
Apr$2,600$2,595
May$2,600$2,600
Jun$2,600$2,580
Jul$2,600$2,538
Aug$2,550$2,500
Sep$2,500No data
Oct$2,495No data
Nov$2,500No data
Dec$2,500No 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 57% higher than the national average.

Massachusettsvs.

$2,500

$1,590

Rent in Massachusetts

We created a seamless online experience for you - from shopping on the largest rental network, to applying, to paying rent.

Explore Rentals

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Massachusetts?

The average rent in Massachusetts is $3,150.

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

Houses in Massachusetts rent between $100 - $100,000 with an average rent of $3,150.

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

In the last year, the rent in Massachusetts increased by $45

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

In the last month, the rent in Massachusetts decreased by $50

5. How many available rentals are there in Massachusetts?

There are currently 28,651 rentals available in Massachusetts.

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

The average rent in Massachusetts is $3,150 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.