Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Marblehead, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Marblehead

$2,200/mo

decreased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Marblehead is $2,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Marblehead

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Marblehead rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 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 Marblehead, MA

Rent prices in Marblehead vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Marblehead is $2,100, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Marblehead run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,625

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,900

17%

41%

2 bedroom

$2,400

35%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,120

17%

36%

4 bedroom

$3,650

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,625

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

41%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

35%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,120

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

36%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

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$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,075
increased by62%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Marblehead, MA is 28% lower than the median rent in Burlington, MA.

Discover rentals in Marblehead, MA

290 Washington St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Marblehead

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
19 Commercial St #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Marblehead

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
175 Pleasant - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

175 Pleasant

175 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA 01945

3 beds

2 baths

$2,900

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

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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 $2,200 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Marblehead?

Average rent prices in Marblehead have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.

How does Marblehead rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Marblehead is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 $88,000/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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