Last updated on June 27, 2026

Average rent in
Canton, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Canton

$3,092/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Canton is $3,092 per month as of June 2026. This is 59% above the national average rent, or $1,142 more per month.

$2.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Canton

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Canton rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Canton, MA

Average rent prices in Canton have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 Canton, MA

Rent prices in Canton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Canton is $3,100, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Canton run $2,315 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,155.

Listings

Studio

$4,165

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,350

2%

14%

2 bedroom

$3,125

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$3,600

No Change

18%

Studio

Average rent

$4,165

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,125

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

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

Compare median rent prices in Canton and Abington by all bedroom counts and property types.

Canton

Median rent price$3,092
increased by59%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Canton, MA is 29% higher than the median rent in Abington, MA.

Discover rentals in Canton, MA

Canton Woods - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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Canton Woods

1 Windsor Woods Ln, Canton, MA 02021

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,949–$7,718

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

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Blue Hills Village - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Blue Hills Village

735 Randolph St, Canton, MA 02021

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,435–$12,867

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

Apartment for rent

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236 Neponset St #236-2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Canton

236-238 Neponset Street, Canton - 236-2

236 Neponset St #236-2, Canton, MA 02021

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

$2,500

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

Neponset St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Canton

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,700

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

House for rent

Available Mar 1

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Frequently asked questions for Canton, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Canton rental market.

How much is rent in Canton?

The average rent in Canton is $3,092 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Canton?

Average rent prices in Canton have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Canton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Canton is 59% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,142 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Canton?

To comfortably afford rent in Canton, you'd need to earn approximately $124,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Canton offers good options for renters with pets, as 47% of rental listings welcome furry companions. With an average of 38 listings available monthly, pet owners have access to approximately 18 pet-friendly apartments to choose from.

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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