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Lowest median rent, Massachusetts counties · 2020

Massachusetts counties with the lowest median gross rent (2020 ACS). This list covers the 14 counties in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide. The median across all 14 is $1,324.

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPMEDIAN GROSS RENTVS 2000

01Berkshire County, MAMA128,224$894+79%

02Hampden County, MAMA464,338$920+72%

03Bristol County, MAMA593,640$934+87%

04Franklin County, MAMA70,698$959+77%

05Worcester County, MAMA888,502$1,074+85%

06Hampshire County, MAMA164,065$1,095+74%

07Essex County, MAMA826,653$1,298+95%

08Plymouth County, MAMA546,829$1,324+95%

09Barnstable County, MAMA233,539$1,362+88%

10Dukes County, MAMA21,219$1,589+114%

11Suffolk County, MAMA791,891$1,657+109%

12Norfolk County, MAMA739,749$1,682+97%

13Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,979$1,714+105%

14Nantucket County, MAMA14,758$1,781+75%

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UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS