Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Stoneham, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Stoneham

$2,525/mo

increased by23%

vs previous year

The average rent in Stoneham is $2,525 per month as of July 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $595 more per month.

$2.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Stoneham

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Stoneham rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Stoneham, MA

Average rent prices in Stoneham have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 23% 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 Stoneham, MA

Rent prices in Stoneham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Stoneham is $2,550, whereas a house costs $4,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Stoneham run $1,975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,070

1%

31%

2 bedroom

$2,600

No Change

30%

3 bedroom

$3,900

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$5,200

24%

69%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,070

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

30%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

69%

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

Compare median rent prices in Stoneham and Bedford by all bedroom counts and property types.

Stoneham

Median rent price$2,525
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,205
increased by66%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Stoneham, MA is 21% lower than the median rent in Bedford, MA.

Discover rentals in Stoneham, MA

71 Montvale Ave #12 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Stoneham

2 beds

1 bath

$2,025

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 31

30 Pomeworth Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

30 Pomeworth Street

30 Pomeworth St, Stoneham, MA 02180

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295–$2,495

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

Apartment for rent

182 Central St #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Stoneham

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

588 Main St #1D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Stoneham

CONDOS - Stoneham, MA

588 Main St #1D, Stoneham, MA 02180

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Stoneham, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Stoneham rental market.

How much is rent in Stoneham?

The average rent in Stoneham is $2,525 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Stoneham?

Average rent prices in Stoneham have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.

How does Stoneham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Stoneham is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $595 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Stoneham?

To comfortably afford rent in Stoneham, you'd need to earn approximately $101,000/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).

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