Last updated on November 11, 2026

Average rent in
Canton, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Canton

$2,897/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Canton is $2,897 per month as of November 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $997 more per month.

$2.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Canton

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Canton rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Canton, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Canton, MA

Average rent prices in Canton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $2,904, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Canton run $2,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,035.

Listings

Studio

$5,930

No Change

30%

1 bedroom

$2,515

7%

20%

2 bedroom

$2,897

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,500

3%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,700

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$5,930

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,515

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,897

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

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 Canton, MA.

Apartments

Average rent

$2,904

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

Condos

Average rent

$2,725

Last year

21%

Houses

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

49%

Last year

8%

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$2,897
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,425
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Canton, MA is 19% higher than the median rent in Abington, MA.

Discover rentals in Canton, MA

Blue Hills Village - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Blue Hills Village

735 Randolph St, Canton, MA 02021

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,400–$6,383

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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Neponset St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Canton

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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.
50 Mechanic St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Canton

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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.
190 Neponset St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Canton

Residential Lease, Canton, MA

190 Neponset St #1, Canton, MA 02021

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

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.
12 Williams St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Canton

12 Williams Street - 1

12 Williams St #1, Canton, MA 02021

4 beds

4 baths

$6,500

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.
Canton Woods - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Verified

Canton Woods

1 Windsor Woods Ln, Canton, MA 02021

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,299–$4,446

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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192 Neponset St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Canton

Residential Lease, Canton, MA

192 Neponset St #1, Canton, MA 02021

2 beds

2 baths

$3,150

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.

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Canton

2 beds

2 baths

$3,095

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.
Canton Woods - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Canton Woods

1 Windsor Woods Ln, Canton, MA 02021

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,299–$4,446

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Waterfall Dr #J - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Canton

2 beds

2 baths

$2,975

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.
24 Waterfall Dr #F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Canton

2 beds

2 baths

$2,805

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.
50 Mechanic St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Canton

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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.
Canton Woods - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Canton Woods

1 Windsor Woods Ln, Canton, MA 02021

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,299–$4,446

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Blue Hills Village - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Blue Hills Village

735 Randolph St, Canton, MA 02021

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,400–$6,383

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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288 Sherman St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Canton

Single Residence

288 Sherman St, Canton, MA 02021

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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.
315 Revere St #13 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Canton

315 Revere St #13, Canton, MA 02021

1 bed

1 bath

$1,725

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.
Canton Woods - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Canton Woods

1 Windsor Woods Ln, Canton, MA 02021

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,299–$4,446

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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288 Sherman St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Canton

Single Residence

288 Sherman St, Canton, MA 02021

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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.
315 Revere St #13 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Canton

315 Revere St #13, Canton, MA 02021

1 bed

1 bath

$1,725

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.
83 Bolivar St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Canton

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $2,897 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Canton?

Average rent prices in Canton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Canton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Canton is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $997 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 $116,000/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).