Average Rent in Easton, MA↑ Rents rising 1.5% YoY🔺 3rd priciest in MA
HUD FY2027 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 1,673,807
Market Overview
Easton, MA has rental prices ranging from $1,971/month to $3,651/month in 2027, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $2,209/month — 58% above the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $85,646/year, spending $2,209/month on a 1-bedroom represents 31% of gross income — at the boundary of affordability.
How Easton Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $2,589/month, Easton ranks #3 most expensive of the 22 cities tracked in Massachusetts — pricier than 99% of all US cities in our data.
The Easton Rental Market
The Easton, MA area has a population of about 1,673,807 and 37% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Easton, MA have risen by $39/month (1.5%) over the past year, from $2,550 to $2,589. Rents have remained relatively stable year over year, indicating a balanced rental market in the area.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Easton, MA without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $88,360. The local median household income of $85,646 falls $2,714 short of that threshold, meaning many residents in Easton are housing cost-burdened by conventional measures.
Rent vs. Buy
The median home value in Easton, MA is $691,305, giving a price-to-rent ratio of 22.3. With a break-even horizon of approximately 22 years, renting is likely the more financially prudent option for most residents unless they plan to stay long-term.
Fair Market Rents
HUD FY2027Is Easton, MA Affordable?
Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.
Affordability Index(30% income rule)
Nearby Cities in MAlargest metros in the state
| City | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | $1,677 | $1,809 | $2,367 | $2,820 | — |
| Lowell | $1,659 | $1,831 | $2,383 | $2,878 | — |
| Brockton | $1,678 | $1,842 | $2,409 | $3,015 | — |
| Boston | $2,440 | $2,518 | $3,008 | $3,584 | — |
| New Bedford | $1,297 | $1,305 | $1,668 | $1,987 | — |
| Providence | $1,423 | $1,509 | $1,879 | $2,302 | — |
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