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Lowest median rent, Massachusetts counties

Massachusetts counties with the lowest median gross rent (2024 ACS). This list covers the 14 counties in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide. The median across all 14 is $1,678. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Dukes County, MA, up 5 places to #5.

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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%

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

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

05▲5Dukes County, MAMA21,219$1,277+72%

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

07▼2Worcester County, MAMA888,502$1,426+146%

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

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

10▼3Essex 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 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES