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Last updated on June 6, 2026
Average rent in
Merrimac, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 6, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Merrimac
$2,400/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Merrimac is $2,400 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $450 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Merrimac
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Merrimac rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Merrimac, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Merrimac, MA
Average rent prices in Merrimac have increased by 23% over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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
Merrimac, MA
Rent prices in Merrimac vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Merrimac is $2,095, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Merrimac run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,850 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,100 |  1% | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,750 | 14% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,850 | - | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Merrimac, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,095 | 23% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,497 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $3,250 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,150 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Merrimac, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
23%
Condos
Average rent
$2,497
Houses
Average rent
$3,250
Rooms
Average rent
$1,150
The table above reflects average rent prices in Merrimac, 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 Merrimac, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Merrimac and Essex by all bedroom counts and property types.
Merrimac
23%higher than the national median
23%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Merrimac, MA is equal to the median rent in Essex, MA.
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$2,095
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Frequently asked questions for Merrimac, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Merrimac rental market.
How much is rent in Merrimac?
The average rent in Merrimac is $2,400 per month as of June 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Merrimac?
Average rent prices in Merrimac have increased by 23% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.
How does Merrimac rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Merrimac is 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Merrimac?
To comfortably afford rent in Merrimac, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Merrimac?
All available rental listings in Merrimac welcome pets, making it an excellent market for pet owners. With an average of 12 listings available monthly, every apartment allows pets, though some properties may have size restrictions.
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).