Last updated on August 12, 2026

Average rent in
Canton, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Canton

$3,004/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Canton is $3,004 per month as of August 2026. This is 56% above the national average rent, or $1,079 more per month.

$2.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Canton

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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

Rent trends in Canton, MA

Average rent prices in Canton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $3,080, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Canton run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,164.

Listings

Studio

$4,165

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,590

No Change

27%

2 bedroom

$3,152

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$3,315

6%

3%

4 bedroom

$4,350

No Change

33%

Studio

Average rent

$4,165

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,590

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

27%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,152

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,315

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,350

Last year

33%

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$3,004
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Canton, MA is 25% higher than the median rent in Abington, MA.

Discover rentals in Canton, MA

360 Neponset St #702 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in Canton

CONDOS - Canton, MA

360 Neponset St #702, Canton, MA 02021

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

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

Condo for rent

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

5d+ 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

$2,500

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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

50 Mechanic St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Canton

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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

Condo for rent

Available Nov 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 $3,004 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Canton?

Average rent prices in Canton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Canton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Canton is 56% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,079 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 $120,000/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).

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