Average Rent in Pittsfield, MA↑ Rents rising 4.8% YoY

Pittsfield, MA has rental prices ranging from $1,315/month to $2,848/month in 2027, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,324/month — 5% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $72,565/year, spending $1,324/month on a 1-bedroom represents 22% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Pittsfield Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,704/month, Pittsfield ranks #18 most expensive of the 22 cities tracked in Massachusetts — pricier than 93% of all US cities in our data.

The Pittsfield Rental Market

The Pittsfield, MA area has a population of about 128,047 and 30% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Pittsfield, MA have risen by $78/month (4.8%) over the past year, from $1,626 to $1,704. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Pittsfield, MA without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $52,960. The local median household income of $72,565 exceeds that threshold by $19,605, making Pittsfield relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Rent vs. Buy

The median home value in Pittsfield, MA is $308,022, giving a price-to-rent ratio of 15.1. The break-even point between renting and buying is roughly 15 years — renting offers more flexibility for shorter stays, while buying makes more sense for long-term residents.

Neighborhoods

Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Pittsfield's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are Westside ($199,594 median home value), Morning Side ($224,833 median home value). Renters on a tighter budget may find better value in less central neighborhoods or in adjacent metros with lower overall rent levels.

Is Pittsfield, MA Affordable?

Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.

Rent or Buy in Pittsfield?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Living in Pittsfield

Cost of living, job market, crime rates, and moving cost estimates.