Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Barnstable, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Barnstable
$2,200/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Barnstable is $2,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Barnstable
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Barnstable rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Barnstable, MA
Average rent prices in Barnstable have increased by 119% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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
Barnstable, MA
Rent prices in Barnstable vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Barnstable is $2,200, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Barnstable run $1,775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,100 |  2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,550 | No Change | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $3,100 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 18% | 11% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Barnstable, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,200 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,600 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $3,000 | 15% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
11%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Barnstable, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
15%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Barnstable, 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 Barnstable, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Barnstable and Bourne by all bedroom counts and property types.
Barnstable
16%higher than the national median
1%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Barnstable, MA is 16% higher than the median rent in Bourne, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,890
15%$2,200
4%$2,500
26%$2,007
23%$2,600
1%$2,800
10%$2,200
$1,550
12%$3,012
9%$2,250
20%$2,350
10%$2,800
Discover rentals in Barnstable, MA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Barnstable
2828 Main St #NA, Barnstable, MA 02630
5 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Barnstable
175 Sunset Ln, Barnstable, MA 02630
4 beds
5 baths
$9,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Barnstable
29 Salten Point Rd, Barnstable, MA 02630
2 beds
2 baths
$5,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
290 West Main St, Barnstable, MA 02601
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775–$1,825
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
Verified
290 West Main St, Barnstable, MA 02601
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775–$1,825
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Barnstable
175 Sunset Ln, Barnstable, MA 02630
4 beds
5 baths
$9,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Barnstable
2828 Main St #NA, Barnstable, MA 02630
5 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Barnstable
29 Salten Point Rd, Barnstable, MA 02630
2 beds
2 baths
$5,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Barnstable, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Barnstable rental market.
How much is rent in Barnstable?
The average rent in Barnstable is $2,200 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Barnstable?
Average rent prices in Barnstable have increased by 119% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Barnstable rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Barnstable is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Barnstable?
To comfortably afford rent in Barnstable, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/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).