Average Rent in Gardner, MA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Gardner, MA

Average rent prices in Gardner have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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
Gardner, MA

Rent prices in Gardner vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gardner is $1,662, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Gardner run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.


Studio	$1,290	No Change	51%
1 bedroom	$1,437	5%	4%
2 bedroom	$1,695	1%	6%
3 bedroom	$2,050	No Change	30%
4 bedroom	$3,000	13%	29%


Apartments	$1,662	3%	No Change
Condos	$1,850	1%	No Change
Houses	$2,000	2%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,290

Last year

51%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,437

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

29%

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

Compare median rent prices in Gardner and Amherst by all bedroom counts and property types.

Gardner

Median rent price$1,662

15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,300

18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gardner, MA is 28% lower than the median rent in Amherst, NH.

Average rent in nearby cities

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Discover rentals in Gardner, MA

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Gardner

162 Nichols St - 1

162 Nichols St #1, Gardner, MA 01440

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

$1,500

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 4

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

14-34 Main Street

14 Main St, Gardner, MA 01440

2 beds

2 baths

$1,550

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gardner

139 Greenwood Street - 2

139 Greenwood St #2, Gardner, MA 01440

3 beds

1 bath

$1,625

Apartment for rent

Available May 5

7 Glazier Street, Unit 7 Glazier St unit 3 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

7 Glazier Street, Unit 7 Glazier St unit 3

7 Glazier St, Gardner, MA 01440

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Condo for rent

Available Jun 7

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gardner

APARTMENT - Gardner, MA

118 Vernon St #4, Gardner, MA 01440

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gardner

39 Dinan Dr #16, Gardner, MA 01440

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gardner

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gardner

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 15

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Frequently asked questions for Gardner, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Gardner rental market.

How much is rent in Gardner?

The average rent in Gardner is $1,662 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gardner?

Average rent prices in Gardner have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Gardner rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gardner is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $287 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gardner?

To comfortably afford rent in Gardner, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Gardner offers pet-friendly options for renters with furry companions. About 24% of available apartments welcome pets, giving you a reasonable selection when searching with your pet in mind.

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).