Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Norton, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Norton

$2,356/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Norton is $2,356 per month as of July 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $426 more per month.

$2.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Norton

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

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

Rent trends in Norton, MA

Average rent prices in Norton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 Norton, MA

Rent prices in Norton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Norton is $2,865, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Norton run $1,970 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,590.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,896

36%

-

2 bedroom

$2,400

28%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,865

7%

-

4 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,896

Last 30 days

36%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,865

Last 30 days

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

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

Compare median rent prices in Norton and Braintree by all bedroom counts and property types.

Norton

Median rent price$2,356
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by40%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Norton, MA is 13% lower than the median rent in Braintree, MA.

Discover rentals in Norton, MA

59 Lincoln St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Norton

5 beds

3.5 baths

$4,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

House for rent

Available Aug 1

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Frequently asked questions for Norton, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Norton rental market.

How much is rent in Norton?

The average rent in Norton is $2,356 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Norton?

Average rent prices in Norton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Norton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Norton is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $426 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Norton?

To comfortably afford rent in Norton, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings, Norton welcomes pet owners with 69% of rental listings allowing pets in some capacity. With an average of about 13 apartments available monthly, this works out to roughly 9 pet-friendly options each month.

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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