Last updated on August 15, 2026

Average rent in
Plainville, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Plainville

$2,020/mo

decreased by35%

vs previous year

The average rent in Plainville is $2,020 per month as of August 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $95 more per month.

$2.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Plainville

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Plainville rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Plainville, MA

Average rent prices in Plainville have increased by 23% over the last month and have decreased by 35% 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 Plainville, MA

Rent prices in Plainville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Plainville is $2,020, whereas a house costs $3,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Plainville run $1,970 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,220.

Listings

Studio

$2,300

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,975

1%

-

2 bedroom

$2,400

8%

-

3 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$3,955

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,955

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

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

Plainville

Median rent price$2,020
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,625
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Plainville, MA is 23% lower than the median rent in Braintree Town, MA.

Discover rentals in Plainville, MA

156 E Bacon St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Plainville

Plainville Townhouse 2 Bedrooms 1.5 Bathrooms

156 E Bacon St #4, Plainville, MA 02762

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,500

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 Oct 1

7 Amvet Dr #R - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Plainville

Cozy Cul-de-sac

7 Amvet Dr #R, Plainville, MA 02762

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,600

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

House for rent

Available Sep 1

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Frequently asked questions for Plainville, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Plainville rental market.

How much is rent in Plainville?

The average rent in Plainville is $2,020 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Plainville?

Average rent prices in Plainville have increased by 23% over the last month and have decreased by 35% since last year.

How does Plainville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Plainville is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Plainville?

To comfortably afford rent in Plainville, you'd need to earn approximately $81,000/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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