Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Northampton, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Northampton

$2,500/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northampton is $2,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$5.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northampton

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $2,500, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Northampton run $1,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

22%

-

1 bedroom

$1,300

No Change

26%

2 bedroom

$1,800

10%

46%

3 bedroom

$1,950

No Change

28%

4 bedroom

$3,945

No Change

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

46%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,945

Last year

14%

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$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northampton, MA is 39% higher than the median rent in Agawam, MA.

Discover rentals in Northampton, MA

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

$1,850

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.
98 Main St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Northampton

2 Bedroom Apartment Downtown Northampton

98 Main St #2, Northampton, MA 01060

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

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.
80 S Main St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Northampton

80 South Main Street - 1

80 S Main St #1, Northampton, MA 01062

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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.
36 Rick Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Northampton

36 Rick Drive - 1

36 Rick Dr #1, Northampton, MA 01062

3 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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 Northampton, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Northampton rental market.

How much is rent in Northampton?

The average rent in Northampton is $2,500 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northampton?

Average rent prices in Northampton have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Northampton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northampton is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $100,000/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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