Last updated on May 16, 2026

Average rent in
Billerica, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Billerica

$2,654/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Billerica is $2,654 per month as of May 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $704 more per month.

$2.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Billerica

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Billerica rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Billerica, MA

Average rent prices in Billerica have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 Billerica, MA

Rent prices in Billerica vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Billerica is $2,567, whereas a house costs $3,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Billerica run $2,435 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,609.

Listings

Studio

$2,113

3%

10%

1 bedroom

$2,563

3%

14%

2 bedroom

$2,951

2%

12%

3 bedroom

$4,615

2%

26%

4 bedroom

$5,500

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$2,113

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,563

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,951

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,615

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Billerica, 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 Billerica, MA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Billerica and Burlington by all bedroom counts and property types.

Billerica

Median rent price$2,654
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,060
increased by57%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Billerica, MA is 13% lower than the median rent in Burlington, MA.

Discover rentals in Billerica, MA

8 Kenmar Dr #66 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Billerica

CONDOS - Billerica, MA

8 Kenmar Dr #66, Billerica, MA 01821

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

Pondsview Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Pondsview Apartments

13 Kenmar Dr, Billerica, MA 01821

2 beds

1 bath

$2,375–$2,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

274 Andover Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Billerica

3 beds

1 bath

$2,800

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Billerica, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Billerica rental market.

How much is rent in Billerica?

The average rent in Billerica is $2,654 per month as of May 9, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Billerica?

Average rent prices in Billerica have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Billerica rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Billerica is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $704 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Billerica?

To comfortably afford rent in Billerica, you'd need to earn approximately $106,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Billerica?

Billerica offers strong options for pet owners, with 59% of rental listings welcoming pets. This Massachusetts town northwest of Boston maintains an average of 29 listings available monthly, making it relatively easy to find pet-accommodating housing.

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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