Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Methuen, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Methuen

$2,350/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Methuen is $2,350 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $450 more per month.

$2.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Methuen

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Methuen 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 Methuen, MA

Average rent prices in Methuen have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 Methuen, MA

Rent prices in Methuen vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Methuen is $2,275, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Methuen run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

10%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,850

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$2,350

7%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

14%

4 bedroom

$3,000

218%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

218%

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

Compare median rent prices in Methuen and Andover by all bedroom counts and property types.

Methuen

Median rent price$2,350
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,350
increased by76%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Methuen, MA is 30% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.

Discover rentals in Methuen, MA

21 Horne Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

21 Horne Street

21 Horne St, Methuen, MA 01844

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395–$2,095

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.
293 Broadway #3R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Methuen

2-Bedroom Apartment with Parking Included

293 Broadway #3R, Methuen, MA 01844

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

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.
66 Broadway - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

66 Broadway

66 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844

3 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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.
37-45 Center Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

37-45 Center Street

37 Center St, Methuen, MA 01844

3 beds

1 bath

$2,350

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 Methuen, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Methuen rental market.

How much is rent in Methuen?

The average rent in Methuen is $2,350 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Methuen?

Average rent prices in Methuen have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Methuen rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Methuen is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Methuen?

To comfortably afford rent in Methuen, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/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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