Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Gloucester, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Gloucester

$2,722/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gloucester is $2,722 per month as of May 2026. This is 40% above the national average rent, or $772 more per month.

$2.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gloucester

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gloucester 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 Gloucester, MA

Average rent prices in Gloucester have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 Gloucester, MA

Rent prices in Gloucester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gloucester is $2,495, whereas a house costs $3,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Gloucester run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,850

27%

36%

1 bedroom

$2,200

7%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,650

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,125

26%

15%

4 bedroom

$6,500

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,125

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

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

Compare median rent prices in Gloucester and Amesbury by all bedroom counts and property types.

Gloucester

Median rent price$2,722
increased by40%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,320
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gloucester, MA is 17% higher than the median rent in Amesbury, MA.

Discover rentals in Gloucester, MA

112R Thatcher Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gloucester

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

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

House for rent

16 Warwick Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gloucester

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,100

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

House for rent

16 Poplar St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gloucester

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,500

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

House for rent

Available Jun 1

23 Mount Vernon St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gloucester

4 beds

1 bath

$3,700

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

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Frequently asked questions for Gloucester, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Gloucester rental market.

How much is rent in Gloucester?

The average rent in Gloucester is $2,722 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gloucester?

Average rent prices in Gloucester have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Gloucester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gloucester is 40% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $772 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gloucester?

To comfortably afford rent in Gloucester, you'd need to earn approximately $109,000/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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