Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Quincy, MA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Quincy rent stands today

    Quincy, MA rent rose 4.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,705/month. Renters today are paying $42 more per month on average than last year, with rent just 1.3% below the peak seen two months ago in July 2026.

  • Quincy runs 42.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with 162 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Quincy rent for $2,120/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,628/month, 2-bedrooms for $3,048/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $4,298/month. The bedroom tiers reflect the range of rents available across the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Quincy

$2,705/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Quincy is $2,705 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $805 more per month.

$2.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Quincy

162

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Quincy rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,722, whereas a house costs $3,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Quincy run $2,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,110.

Listings

Studio

$2,120

No Change

8%

1 bedroom

$2,627

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$3,048

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$3,200

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$4,297

2%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$2,120

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,627

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,048

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,297

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

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$2,705
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,400
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Quincy, MA is 20% lower than the median rent in Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in Quincy, MA

8 Price St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Quincy apartment for rent in Quincy

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
66 Brook St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Wollaston apartment for rent in Quincy

Prime Location, Large Room, Utilities Included

66 Brook St #1, Quincy, MA 02170

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
249 Water St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Quincy apartment for rent in Quincy

Studio in Quincy

249 Water St #2, Quincy, MA 02169

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
66 Brook St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Wollaston apartment for rent in Quincy

Prime Location, Huge Room, Utilities Included

66 Brook St #2, Quincy, MA 02170

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

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

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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 $2,705 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Quincy?

Average rent prices in Quincy have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Quincy rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Quincy is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $805 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Quincy?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Quincy are Wollaston ($1,875/mo), Adams Shore ($2,447/mo), and North Quincy ($2,450/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Quincy?

To comfortably afford rent in Quincy, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

December represents the best time to apartment hunt in Quincy, with the lowest rents of the year and reduced competition compared to peak months like July and April.

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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