Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Quincy, MA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Quincy rent stands today

    Quincy, MA rent rose 6.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,779/month. Renters today are paying $157 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the peak of $2,775/month reached last month.

  • Vs. national rents

    Quincy runs roughly 1.4× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier metros in the region. The market offers 134 total rentals, showing a relatively small inventory size.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Quincy rent for $2,225/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,648/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,152/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,300/month. Houses command a median of $3,500/month compared to $2,798/month for apartments.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Montclair rents climbed 34.4% year over year to $3,025/month, and North Quincy rose 22.4% to $3,000/month. These increases contrast with the citywide 6.9% rise, showing localized strength in these neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Quincy

$2,779/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Quincy is $2,779 per month as of June 2026. This is 43% above the national average rent, or $829 more per month.

$3.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Quincy

134

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Quincy rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Quincy, MA

Average rent prices in Quincy have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 Quincy, MA

Rent prices in Quincy vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Quincy is $2,797, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Quincy run $2,660 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,200.

Listings

Studio

$2,225

1%

2%

1 bedroom

$2,647

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$3,152

1%

15%

3 bedroom

$3,200

6%

2%

4 bedroom

$4,300

5%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$2,225

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,647

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,152

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

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

Compare median rent prices in Quincy and Boston by all bedroom counts and property types.

Quincy

Median rent price$2,779
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,395
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Quincy, MA is 18% lower than the median rent in Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in Quincy, MA

88A Old Colony Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Wollaston townhouse for rent in Quincy

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

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

House for rent

126 Main St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Quincy Point apartment for rent in Quincy

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

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

Apartment for rent

362 Centre St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

362 Centre St

362 Centre St, Quincy, MA 02169

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,995–$2,295

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

Apartment for rent

127 Liberty Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Quincy apartment for rent in Quincy

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

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

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Quincy, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Quincy rental market.

How much is rent in Quincy?

The average rent in Quincy is $2,779 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Quincy?

Average rent prices in Quincy have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Quincy rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Quincy is 43% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $829 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Quincy?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Quincy are Wollaston ($2,195/mo), Quincy Point ($2,400/mo), and Blue Hills Reservation ($2,525/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Quincy?

To comfortably afford rent in Quincy, you'd need to earn approximately $111,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Quincy's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,400 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $2,900 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across all property types in the city.

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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