Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Milton, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Milton

$2,700/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Milton is $2,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $800 more per month.

$2.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Milton

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Milton rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 Milton, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Milton, MA

Average rent prices in Milton have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Milton, MA

Rent prices in Milton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Milton is $3,227, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Milton run $3,110 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,860.

Listings

Studio

$2,350

3%

49%

1 bedroom

$2,425

7%

20%

2 bedroom

$2,805

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$4,295

6%

53%

4 bedroom

$4,800

No Change

25%

Studio

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

49%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,425

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,805

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,295

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

53%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last year

25%

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

Compare median rent prices in Milton and Braintree Town by all bedroom counts and property types.

Milton

Median rent price$2,700
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,450
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Milton, MA is 10% higher than the median rent in Braintree Town, MA.

Discover rentals in Milton, MA

285 Beale St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Quincy apartment for rent in Milton

Residential Lease, Quincy, MA

285 Beale St #2, Milton, MA 02170

3 beds

1 bath

$2,700

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.
Brook St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Quincy apartment for rent in Milton

4 beds

2 baths

$4,200

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.
29 Belvoir Rd #29 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Milton

Residential Lease, Milton, MA

29 Belvoir Rd #29, Milton, MA 02186

4 beds

1 bath

$4,500

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 Milton, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Milton rental market.

How much is rent in Milton?

The average rent in Milton is $2,700 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Milton?

Average rent prices in Milton have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Milton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Milton is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Milton?

To comfortably afford rent in Milton, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/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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