Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Gloucester, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Gloucester

$2,495/mo

decreased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gloucester is $2,495 per month as of August 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $585 more per month.

$2.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gloucester

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gloucester rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 17% 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 $2,150, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Gloucester run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.

Listings

Studio

$2,100

27%

33%

1 bedroom

$2,200

4%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,622

6%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,050

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$5,000

3%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

33%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,622

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,050

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

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$2,495
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Gloucester, MA

10 Josephs Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gloucester

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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

House for rent

16 Warwick Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Gloucester

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,975

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

House for rent

11 S Kilby St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gloucester

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,975

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

House for rent

31 Chester Sq - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Gloucester

3 beds

2 baths

$3,150

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

House for rent

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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 $2,495 per month as of August 29, 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 17% since last year.

How does Gloucester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gloucester is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $585 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 $100,000/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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