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Lowest median rent, Massachusetts counties

Massachusetts counties with the lowest median gross rent (2023 ACS). This list covers the 14 counties in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPMEDIAN GROSS RENTVS 2000

01Berkshire County, MAMA128,224$1,097+120%

02Hampden County, MAMA464,338$1,136+112%

03Franklin County, MAMA70,698$1,177+118%

04Bristol County, MAMA593,640$1,245+149%

05Dukes County, MAMA21,219$1,277+72%

06Hampshire County, MAMA164,065$1,388+120%

07Worcester County, MAMA888,502$1,426+146%

08Barnstable County, MAMA233,539$1,678+132%

09Plymouth County, MAMA546,829$1,747+157%

10Essex County, MAMA826,653$1,756+164%

11Suffolk County, MAMA791,891$2,129+169%

12Norfolk County, MAMA739,749$2,149+152%

13Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,979$2,201+164%

14Nantucket County, MAMA14,758$2,213+118%

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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES