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Massachusetts

Average Rent

$2,823

+0.5% YoY

Rent Comparison

71.6% Higher

than national average

Population

7.18 Million

in 2022

The state of Massachusetts is comprised of 6 metropolitan areas with a total population of 7,178,330. Explore Massachusetts’s metro areas and compare key metrics.

Boston Metro Area

Average Rent

$2,902

Population

5,061,694

# of Rentals

7,225

Providence Metro Area

Average Rent

$2,179

Population

1,709,114

# of Rentals

920

Worcester Metro Area

Average Rent

$2,187

Population

886,944

# of Rentals

757

Springfield Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,629

Population

464,322

# of Rentals

44

Barnstable Town Metro Area

Average Rent

$2,770

Population

232,590

# of Rentals

80

Amherst Town-Northampton Metro Area

Average Rent

$2,211

Population

165,288

# of Rentals

62

Average Rent is calculated by averaging the monthly rent of 1 bedroom apartments.

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This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.