Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Newburyport, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Newburyport

$2,550/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newburyport is $2,550 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $650 more per month.

$2.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newburyport

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newburyport 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 Newburyport, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Newburyport, MA

Average rent prices in Newburyport have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 Newburyport, MA

Rent prices in Newburyport vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Newburyport is $2,500, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Newburyport run $1,990 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$2,245

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,960

15%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,700

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,695

No Change

47%

4 bedroom

$2,950

2%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$2,245

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,960

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last year

47%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

31%

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

Compare median rent prices in Newburyport and Amesbury by all bedroom counts and property types.

Newburyport

Median rent price$2,550
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newburyport, MA is 16% higher than the median rent in Amesbury, MA.

Discover rentals in Newburyport, MA

18 Turkey Hill Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Newburyport

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,000

Price dropped $2,000Fees 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.
9 Garden St #9G2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newburyport

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
9 Garden St #9G5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newburyport

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
16 Arlington St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Newburyport

Residential Lease, Newburyport, MA

16 Arlington St, Newburyport, MA 01950

4 beds

2 baths

$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 Newburyport, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Newburyport rental market.

How much is rent in Newburyport?

The average rent in Newburyport is $2,550 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newburyport?

Average rent prices in Newburyport have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Newburyport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newburyport is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Newburyport?

To comfortably afford rent in Newburyport, you'd need to earn approximately $102,000/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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