Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Brockton, MA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Brockton, MA rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,125/month, down $30 from last year. Month over month, rent also cooled by 1.2%, continuing a slight downward trend for renters.

  • Brockton runs 11.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the mid-tier range for metros with 61 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Brockton rent around $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,850/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,150/month. Larger units reach $2,800/month for 3-bedrooms and $4,230/month for 4+ bedrooms, offering options for different household sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Brockton

$2,125/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brockton is $2,125 per month as of September 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $225 more per month.

$1.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brockton

61

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brockton rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Brockton, MA

Average rent prices in Brockton have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 Brockton, MA

Rent prices in Brockton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brockton is $2,125, whereas a house costs $3,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Brockton run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

2%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,850

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,150

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,800

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$4,230

10%

52%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,230

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

52%

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

Compare median rent prices in Brockton and Attleboro by all bedroom counts and property types.

Brockton

Median rent price$2,125
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brockton, MA is 1% higher than the median rent in Attleboro, MA.

Discover rentals in Brockton, MA

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

10 Central Square Brockton

10 Central Sq, Brockton, MA 02301

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
10 Central Sq #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Brockton

10 Central Sq #3, Brockton, MA 02301

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

$1,700

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
999 Otis St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Brockton

2 Bedrooms 1 Bath

999 Otis St #2, Brockton, MA 02302

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
96 Calmar St #2F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Brockton

96 Calmar Street, Apt. 2F

96 Calmar St #2F, Brockton, MA 02301

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

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

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Frequently asked questions for Brockton, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Brockton rental market.

How much is rent in Brockton?

The average rent in Brockton is $2,125 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brockton?

Average rent prices in Brockton have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Brockton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brockton is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Brockton?

To comfortably afford rent in Brockton, you'd need to earn approximately $85,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the lowest rents in Brockton, running about 9.9% below April prices, which see the highest rents of the year. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters.

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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