Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Gardner, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Gardner

$1,650/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gardner is $1,650 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.

$2.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gardner

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gardner rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Gardner, MA

Average rent prices in Gardner have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,650, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Gardner run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.

Listings

Studio

$1,320

No Change

45%

1 bedroom

$1,350

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,695

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,200

1%

39%

4 bedroom

$3,250

11%

33%

Studio

Average rent

$1,320

Last year

45%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

39%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

33%

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$1,650
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,968
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gardner, MA is 16% lower than the median rent in Amherst, NH.

Discover rentals in Gardner, MA

162 Nichols St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

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

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 4

14-34 Main Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

14-34 Main Street

14 Main St, Gardner, MA 01440

2 beds

2 baths

$1,550

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

Apartment for rent

139 Greenwood St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gardner

139 Greenwood Street - 2

139 Greenwood St #2, Gardner, MA 01440

3 beds

1 bath

$1,625

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

Apartment for rent

Available May 5

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

2d 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

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

Condo for rent

Available Jun 6

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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 $1,650 per month as of June 4, 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 3% 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 $300 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 $66,000/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).

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