Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Milton, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Milton

$2,995/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Milton is $2,995 per month as of August 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,055 more per month.

$2.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Milton

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Milton rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Milton, MA

Average rent prices in Milton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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 Milton, MA

Rent prices in Milton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Milton is $3,200, whereas a house costs $3,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Milton run $2,948 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,773.

Listings

Studio

$4,165

3%

-

1 bedroom

$2,447

16%

30%

2 bedroom

$2,838

10%

12%

3 bedroom

$3,200

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$4,600

5%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$4,165

Last 30 days

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,447

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

30%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,838

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,600

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

27%

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$2,995
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,650
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Milton, MA is 13% higher than the median rent in Braintree Town, MA.

Discover rentals in Milton, MA

234 Brook Rd #FL1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

1 bath

$2,995

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

89 Thacher St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Milton

APARTMENT - Milton, MA

89 Thacher St #2, Milton, MA 02186

3 beds

1 bath

$3,150

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

Apartment for rent

Brook St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Quincy apartment for rent in Milton

4 beds

2 baths

$4,200

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

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

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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 $2,995 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Milton?

Average rent prices in Milton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Milton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Milton is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,055 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 $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings, utilities-included rentals are extremely rare in Milton, appearing in under 1% of units across all apartment sizes.

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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