Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Marblehead, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Marblehead

$2,200/mo

decreased by49%

vs previous year

The average rent in Marblehead is $2,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.

$3.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Marblehead

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Marblehead rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 57% over the last month and have decreased by 49% 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 $2,346, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Marblehead run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,795

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,025

1%

76%

2 bedroom

$2,849

43%

16%

3 bedroom

$3,100

10%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,200

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,795

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,025

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

76%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,849

Last 30 days

43%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

4%

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$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,100
increased by59%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Marblehead, MA is 29% lower than the median rent in Burlington, MA.

Discover rentals in Marblehead, MA

31 Smith Plaza - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

31 Smith Plaza

31 Smith St, Marblehead, MA 01945

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

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

Apartment for rent

R29PLE - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

R29PLE

29 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA 01945

1 bed

1 bath

$1,895

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

Apartment for rent

128 Pleasant St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Marblehead

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

50 Elm St - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

1 bath

$9,285

$9,060

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

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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 June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Marblehead?

Average rent prices in Marblehead have decreased by 57% over the last month and have decreased by 49% since last year.

How does Marblehead rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Marblehead is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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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