Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Methuen, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Methuen
$2,200/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Methuen is $2,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Methuen
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Methuen rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Methuen, MA
Average rent prices in Methuen have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $2,200, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Methuen run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,684 | 15% | 22% | |
1 bedroom | $1,925 | 1% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,525 | 8% |  13% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 20% | - |
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 Methuen, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,200 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,550 | 30% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,684
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,525
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
20%
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 Methuen, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
30%
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
16%higher than the national median
47%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Methuen, MA is 21% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,800
10%$2,400
$2,880
16%$2,325
3%$2,695
13%$2,000
4%$2,000
7%$2,400
5%$2,200
6%$3,218
261%$2,336
4%$3,147
71%Discover rentals in Methuen, MA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Methuen
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
37 Center St, Methuen, MA 01844
3 beds
1 bath
$2,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Methuen
81 Tenney St #3, Methuen, MA 01844
3 beds
1 bath
$2,600
$2,450
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
66 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
10h ago
171 East St, Methuen, MA 01844
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,450–$2,495
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Methuen
257 Lawrence St #6, Methuen, MA 01844
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 25
10h ago
171 East St, Methuen, MA 01844
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,450–$2,495
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
11 Ashton Pl, Methuen, MA 01844
Studio
1 bath
$1,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Methuen
138 Camden St #1, Methuen, MA 01844
2 beds
1 bath
$2,275
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Sep 9
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Methuen
81 Tenney St #3, Methuen, MA 01844
3 beds
1 bath
$2,600
$2,450
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Methuen
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Methuen
3 beds
1 bath
$2,600
$2,500
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Methuen
293 Broadway #3R, Methuen, MA 01844
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Methuen
50 Danbury Dr #30, Methuen, MA 01844
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
$2,150
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Methuen
50 Danbury Dr #30, Methuen, MA 01844
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
$2,150
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
66 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
20 20 - 50 Danbury Drive, Methuen, MA 01844
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
11 Ashton Pl, Methuen, MA 01844
Studio
1 bath
$1,550
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 $2,200 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Methuen?
Average rent prices in Methuen have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Methuen rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Methuen 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 Methuen?
To comfortably afford rent in Methuen, 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).