8,914 Apartments, Houses, & Townhomes for Rent in Massachusetts

The average price of Massachusetts rentals is $3,016/mo, but expect a large variation in rents across cities. Somerville has some of the most expensive Massachusetts rentals, with one-bedroom units averaging $2,686/mo, and two-bedroom units costing $2,696/mo. Pittsfield usually has affordable apartments for rent in Massachusetts, with one-bedroom units going for $1,271/mo, and two-bedroom properties priced at $1,489/mo.

While many landlords accept tenants with pets, there’s usually a low inventory of pet-friendly apartments. Massachusetts is mainly big cities, and most rentals are apartments and older multifamily units. Most of the time, rental managers impose breed and weight restrictions. As a result, there’s high competition for pet-friendly rentals and lower acceptance rates compared to states with mostly suburban homes and yards. However, if you have a service animal or an emotional support animal (ESA), restrictions may not apply.

Worcester and Plymouth have the most senior housing. Massachusetts renters can choose from assisted living facilities, 55+ apartments, and independent living communities. For income-restricted areas and high-end urban regions, competition can be high, leading to long wait times. Apply early, when possible, and sign up for multiple waitlists to reduce delays. If affordability is a concern, look for communities in rural areas rather than major urban hubs.

Cities with corporate employment and university demand have plenty of short-term and furnished rentals. Massachusetts has many traveling healthcare workers and college affiliates who need to temporarily relocate, but don’t want to pay hotel premiums. In these cases, they look for turn-key houses for rent in Massachusetts. To find flexible lease terms and designed units with furniture, explore Rentler’s ‘furnished amenities’ and ‘lease length’ filters when browsing rental options.

The areas with the highest concentration of luxury Massachusetts townhouse rentals and apartments are the Seaport District, Back Bay, and Kendall Square. These areas have a mix of upscale high-rises and new Massachusetts apartments designed with premium finishes and amenities, such as concierge services and waterfront views. Because new construction units are usually the most high-end, search for luxury inventory with Rentler’s ‘year built’ filter. Then, sort the results by highest price first.