Last updated on September 8, 2026

Average rent in
Northampton, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Northampton

$2,450/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northampton is $2,450 per month as of September 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.

$5.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northampton

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Northampton rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 Northampton, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Northampton, MA

Average rent prices in Northampton have increased by 21% 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 Northampton, MA

Rent prices in Northampton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Northampton is $2,550, whereas a house costs $3,047. 1-bedroom apartments in Northampton run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,360

4%

27%

2 bedroom

$1,704

9%

35%

3 bedroom

$1,900

1%

20%

4 bedroom

$3,995

2%

39%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,360

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

27%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,704

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

35%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

39%

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

Compare median rent prices in Northampton and Agawam by all bedroom counts and property types.

Northampton

Median rent price$2,450
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,822
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northampton, MA is 34% higher than the median rent in Agawam, MA.

Discover rentals in Northampton, MA

80 Damon Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Northampton

1 bed

1 bath

$1,132

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

Condo for rent

Available Aug 31

12-16 Hockanum Road - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

12-16 Hockanum Road

12 Hockanum Rd, Northampton, MA 01060

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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

Apartment for rent

49 Grant Ave - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

House for rent in Northampton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

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

House for rent

74 Barrett St #308 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Northampton

74 Barrett Street - 308

74 Barrett St #308, Northampton, MA 01060

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

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

Condo for rent

Available Sep 15

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Frequently asked questions for Northampton, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Northampton rental market.

How much is rent in Northampton?

The average rent in Northampton is $2,450 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northampton?

Average rent prices in Northampton have increased by 21% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Northampton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northampton is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Northampton?

To comfortably afford rent in Northampton, you'd need to earn approximately $98,000/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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