Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
Shirley, MA

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Shirley, MA is $2,022. This is +4%, or $73, higher than the national average.

$2.05

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,022

increased by26%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

15

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Shirley, MA is $2,022. This is +4%, or $73, higher than the national average.

$2.05

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
94%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000

Households

58%
42%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Shirley, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Shirley, MA have decreased by 15% in the last month and have increased by 26% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Shirley, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Shirley, MA is $1,800. A 1-bedroom apartment in Shirley, MA costs about $1,600 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,350. Houses for rent in Shirley, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,350.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,662

9%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,800

4%

-

3 bedroom

$2,100

28%

-

4 bedroom

$2,700

-

-

Studio

$1,350

30%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,662

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

The table above reflects average rent prices in Shirley, 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.

Compare rent prices in Shirley, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Shirley, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Acton, MA.

Shirley

Median rent price$2,022
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,020
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shirley, MA is 33% lower than the median rent in Acton, MA.

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16 Harvard Rd #2B - Photo 1 of 1

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Apartment for rent in Shirley

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

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

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 23