Massachusetts rental market
Last updated August 26, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for houses in Massachusetts is $3,700.
$3,700
-$38
+$100
75
2,044
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for houses is $400 to $55,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2 |
| $500 | 1 |
| $600 | 3 |
| $700 | 9 |
| $800 | 15 |
| $900 | 18 |
| $1,000 | 15 |
| $1,100 | 22 |
| $1,200 | 25 |
| $1,300 | 14 |
| $1,400 | 11 |
| $1,500 | 15 |
| $1,600 | 17 |
| $1,700 | 17 |
| $1,800 | 25 |
| $1,900 | 39 |
| $2,000 | 38 |
| $2,100 | 48 |
| $2,200 | 62 |
| $2,300 | 67 |
| $2,400 | 85 |
| $2,500 | 92 |
| $2,600 | 63 |
| $2,700 | 79 |
| $2,800 | 94 |
| $2,900 | 138 |
| $3,000 | 99 |
| $3,100 | 78 |
| $3,200 | 93 |
| $3,300 | 82 |
| $3,400 | 118 |
| $3,500 | 117 |
| $3,600 | 68 |
| $3,700 | 77 |
| $3,800 | 77 |
| $3,900 | 103 |
| $4,000 | 74 |
| $4,100 | 63 |
| $4,200 | 65 |
| $4,300 | 36 |
| $4,400 | 79 |
| $4,500 | 71 |
| $4,600 | 32 |
| $4,700 | 34 |
| $4,800 | 39 |
| $4,900 | 81 |
| $5,000+ | 512 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $100 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,570 | $3,500 |
| Feb | $3,500 | $3,750 |
| Mar | $3,800 | $3,800 |
| Apr | $3,985 | $3,800 |
| May | $4,000 | $3,910 |
| Jun | $4,000 | $3,975 |
| Jul | $3,900 | $3,875 |
| Aug | $3,750 | $3,750 |
| Sep | $3,638 | No data |
| Oct | $3,600 | No data |
| Nov | $3,550 | No data |
| Dec | $3,675 | 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 61% 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 $3,134.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Massachusetts?
Houses in Massachusetts rent between $200 - $100,000 with an average rent of $3,134.
3. How has the rent in Massachusetts changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Massachusetts increased by $34
4. How much has the rent in Massachusetts increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Massachusetts decreased by $66
5. How many available rentals are there in Massachusetts?
There are currently 28,608 rentals available in Massachusetts.
6. How do rent prices in Massachusetts compare with the national average?
The average rent in Massachusetts is $3,134 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.