Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Southbridge, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Southbridge

$1,737/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Southbridge is $1,737 per month as of May 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $213 less per month.

$3.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Southbridge

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Southbridge rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Southbridge, MA

Average rent prices in Southbridge have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 Southbridge, MA

Rent prices in Southbridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Southbridge is $1,741, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Southbridge run $1,675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

32%

-

1 bedroom

$1,650

4%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,700

1%

29%

3 bedroom

$1,949

7%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,949

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

19%

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

Compare median rent prices in Southbridge and Belchertown by all bedroom counts and property types.

Southbridge

Median rent price$1,737
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Southbridge, MA is 5% higher than the median rent in Belchertown, MA.

Discover rentals in Southbridge, MA

85 Pine Street - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.3

Very good

85 Pine Street

85 Pine St, Southbridge, MA 01550

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

231 Mechanic - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

231 Mechanic

231 Mechanic St, Southbridge, MA 01550

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

364 Hamilton Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

364 Hamilton Street

364 Hamilton St, Southbridge, MA 01550

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

88 Cross Street - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.6

Very good

88 Cross Street

88 Cross St, Southbridge, MA 01550

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,700–$1,900

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

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Southbridge, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Southbridge rental market.

How much is rent in Southbridge?

The average rent in Southbridge is $1,737 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Southbridge?

Average rent prices in Southbridge have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Southbridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Southbridge is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $213 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Southbridge?

To comfortably afford rent in Southbridge, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Southbridge offers good options for renters with pets, with 41% of available listings welcoming furry companions. This makes pet-friendly policies the most common amenity across the rental market. With an average of 46 apartments available monthly, pet owners should find multiple suitable options when searching for their next home.

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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