TenantureLeasing Agent

Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)

What Is the Average Rent in Suffolk County, Massachusetts?

$2,129/month 2.9%vs 2023 ($2,069)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Suffolk County, Massachusetts is $2,129/month (±$24), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $705,800 (±$8,139), and the median household income is $95,631/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Suffolk County, Massachusetts and Neighbouring Counties

Suffolk County: $2,129Essex: $1,756Middlesex: $2,201$2,129$1,756$2,201

Housing Metrics for Suffolk County, Massachusetts

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$2,129
Median Home Value$705,800
Median Household Income$95,631
Total Housing Units327,167
Renter-Occupied Units207,832
Renter-Occupied Share64%
Households Paying 50%+ Income51,483 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$1,947+0.0%
1 BR$1,966+0.0%
2 BR$2,210+0.0%
3 BR$2,269+0.0%
4 BR$2,554+0.0%
5+ BR$2,169+0.0%

How does Suffolk County, Massachusetts compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Massachusetts.

Higher rent than 79% of counties in Massachusetts · 4th of 14

Cheapest: Franklin County($1,177)
Priciest: Nantucket County($2,213)
#CountyValue
1Nantucket County$2,213
2Middlesex County$2,201
3Norfolk County$2,149
4Suffolk County(you are here)$2,129
… 7 more …
12Franklin County$1,177
13Hampden County$1,136
14Berkshire County$1,097

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Suffolk County, Massachusetts?

The median gross rent in Suffolk County, Massachusetts is $2,129/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Suffolk County, Massachusetts?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Suffolk County, Massachusetts is $2,210/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$41. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Suffolk County, Massachusetts?

The median home value in Suffolk County, Massachusetts is $705,800 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Suffolk County are rent-burdened?

In Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 51,483 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Suffolk County, Massachusetts?

The median household income in Suffolk County, Massachusetts is $95,631/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $2,129 has a margin of error of ±$24. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

Managing rental properties?

Tenanture helps property managers reply to every inbound lead, qualify applicants against your rules, and handle tenant inquiries automatically.

Get started free
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau. Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, public domain.