Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Shirley, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Shirley
$1,625/mo
21%vs previous year
The average rent in Shirley is $1,625 per month as of October 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $275 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Shirley
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Shirley rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Shirley, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Shirley, MA
Average rent prices in Shirley have increased by 71% over the last month and have decreased by 21% 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
Shirley, MA
Rent prices in Shirley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shirley is $1,775, whereas a house costs $2,649. 1-bedroom apartments in Shirley run $1,575 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,262 | No Change | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,625 | 7% |  36% | |
2 bedroom | $1,850 | 71% | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $2,225 | 28% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $2,095 | - | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Shirley, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,775 | 3% | 11% | |
Condos | $1,797 | 7% | - | |
Houses | $2,649 | 26% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,262
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
36%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
71%
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
28%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Shirley, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
Condos
Average rent
$1,797
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$2,649
Last 30 days
26%
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.
How does rent in Shirley, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Shirley and Acton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Shirley
14%lower than the national median
49%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Shirley, MA is 43% lower than the median rent in Acton, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,833
2%$2,625
$2,300
19%$2,800
26%$1,625
1%$2,387
3%$1,950
7%$2,509
6%$1,850
12%$2,200
21%$2,300
8%$2,007
20%Discover rentals in Shirley, MA
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Shirley
16 Ambrose Way, Shirley, MA 01464
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,899
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 9
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Shirley
16 Ambrose Way, Shirley, MA 01464
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,899
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 9
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Frequently asked questions for Shirley, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Shirley rental market.
How much is rent in Shirley?
The average rent in Shirley is $1,625 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Shirley?
Average rent prices in Shirley have increased by 71% over the last month and have decreased by 21% since last year.
How does Shirley rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Shirley is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Shirley?
To comfortably afford rent in Shirley, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/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).