Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Ayer, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Ayer

$1,725/mo

decreased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ayer is $1,725 per month as of October 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $175 less per month.

$2.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ayer

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ayer rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Ayer, MA

Average rent prices in Ayer have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 22% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Ayer, MA

Rent prices in Ayer vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ayer is $1,650, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Ayer run $1,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.

Listings

Studio

$1,325

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

$1,595

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,922

2%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,650

4%

23%

4 bedroom

$3,422

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,325

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,922

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,422

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ayer, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Ayer, MA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Ayer and Clinton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Ayer

Median rent price$1,725
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ayer, MA is 1% lower than the median rent in Clinton, MA.

Discover rentals in Ayer, MA

9 Pearl Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
23 Washington St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ayer

2 bedroom in Victorian Home

23 Washington St #4, Ayer, MA 01432

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Ayer, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Ayer rental market.

How much is rent in Ayer?

The average rent in Ayer is $1,725 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ayer?

Average rent prices in Ayer have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 22% since last year.

How does Ayer rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ayer is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $175 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ayer?

To comfortably afford rent in Ayer, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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