Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Methuen, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Methuen

$2,225/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Methuen is $2,225 per month as of August 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $285 more per month.

$3.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Methuen

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Methuen, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Methuen, MA

Average rent prices in Methuen have increased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,150, whereas a house costs $6,325. 1-bedroom apartments in Methuen run $1,875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,847

7%

44%

1 bedroom

$1,925

7%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,300

5%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,500

21%

17%

4 bedroom

$2,750

34%

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Studio

Average rent

$1,847

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

44%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

34%

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$2,225
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Methuen, MA is 23% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.

Discover rentals in Methuen, MA

4 Washington St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

4 Washington St

4 Washington St, Methuen, MA 01844

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

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

Apartment for rent

70-72 Broadway - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

70-72 Broadway

70 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844

3 beds

1 bath

$2,225

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

Apartment for rent

7072 Broadway #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Methuen

3 beds

1 bath

$2,225

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

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,225 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Methuen?

Average rent prices in Methuen have increased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Methuen rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Methuen is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $285 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 $89,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Methuen?

Based on our current listings, 41% of Methuen rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 13 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 32 units.

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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