Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Holyoke, MA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Holyoke rent stands today

    Holyoke, MA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Month over month, rents have cooled by 7.2%.

  • Holyoke sits 18.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market for those seeking value in Massachusetts with 54 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Holyoke run around $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,275/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,500/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,800/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,250/month.

  • Price ranges

    Apartments make up 89.4% of the market, renting at a median of $1,525/month compared to houses at $1,808/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Holyoke

$1,550/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Holyoke is $1,550 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$2.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Holyoke

54

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Holyoke rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Holyoke, MA

Average rent prices in Holyoke have decreased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same 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 Holyoke, MA

Rent prices in Holyoke vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Holyoke is $1,525, whereas a house costs $1,807. 1-bedroom apartments in Holyoke run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$1,275

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,500

5%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$2,250

No Change

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

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

Compare median rent prices in Holyoke and Agawam by all bedroom counts and property types.

Holyoke

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Holyoke, MA is 14% lower than the median rent in Agawam, MA.

Discover rentals in Holyoke, MA

232 Elm St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Holyoke

232 Elm St. Apt 4

232 Elm St #4, Holyoke, MA 01040

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
126-128 Beech St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

126-128 Beech St

126 Beech St, Holyoke, MA 01040

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
214 Pine St #3R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Holyoke

Beautiful 2bed / $1,500 - Holyoke, MA

214 Pine St #3R, Holyoke, MA 01040

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
904-906 Main Street - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

904-906 Main Street

904 Main St, Holyoke, MA 01040

3 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Holyoke, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Holyoke rental market.

How much is rent in Holyoke?

The average rent in Holyoke is $1,550 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Holyoke?

Average rent prices in Holyoke have decreased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Holyoke rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Holyoke is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Holyoke?

To comfortably afford rent in Holyoke, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

June offers the lowest rents in Holyoke, running about 15% lower than November, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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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