Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Marblehead, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Marblehead

$2,466/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Marblehead is $2,466 per month as of October 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $566 more per month.

$2.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Marblehead

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Marblehead rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Marblehead, MA

Average rent prices in Marblehead have decreased by 9% 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 Marblehead, MA

Rent prices in Marblehead vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Marblehead is $2,750, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Marblehead run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

-

3%

1 bedroom

$1,900

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,425

2%

25%

3 bedroom

$2,925

13%

31%

4 bedroom

$3,200

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,425

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,925

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

31%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

1%

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

Compare median rent prices in Marblehead and Burlington by all bedroom counts and property types.

Marblehead

Median rent price$2,466
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,253
increased by71%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Marblehead, MA is 24% lower than the median rent in Burlington, MA.

Discover rentals in Marblehead, MA

1 Lincoln Ave #2ndFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Marblehead

1 bed

1 bath

$1,900

Price dropped $300Additional 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.

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Frequently asked questions for Marblehead, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Marblehead rental market.

How much is rent in Marblehead?

The average rent in Marblehead is $2,466 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Marblehead?

Average rent prices in Marblehead have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Marblehead rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Marblehead is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $566 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Marblehead?

To comfortably afford rent in Marblehead, you'd need to earn approximately $99,000/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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