Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Milton, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Milton

$2,895/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Milton is $2,895 per month as of September 2026. This is 52% above the national average rent, or $995 more per month.

$2.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Milton

9

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Milton rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 remained the same 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 Milton, MA

Rent prices in Milton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Milton is $3,375, whereas a house costs $3,212. 1-bedroom apartments in Milton run $2,827 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,965.

Listings

Studio

$2,350

3%

-

1 bedroom

$2,615

4%

41%

2 bedroom

$3,615

11%

25%

3 bedroom

$3,500

3%

10%

4 bedroom

$4,200

3%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,615

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

41%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,615

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

18%

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$2,895
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,412
increased by27%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Milton, MA is 20% higher than the median rent in Braintree Town, MA.

Discover rentals in Milton, MA

16 Concord Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Milton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,830

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
479 Beale St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Quincy house for rent in Milton

Residential Lease, Quincy, MA

479 Beale St, Milton, MA 02170

3 beds

1 bath

$3,600

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

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

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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 $2,895 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Milton?

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

How does Milton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Milton is 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $995 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 $116,000/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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