Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Stoneham, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Stoneham

$2,600/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Stoneham is $2,600 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $700 more per month.

$2.94

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Stoneham

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Stoneham 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

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Stoneham, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Stoneham, MA

Average rent prices in Stoneham have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $2,600, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Stoneham run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,850

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,075

10%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,600

No Change

9%

3 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

9%

4 bedroom

$5,595

31%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,075

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,595

Last 30 days

31%

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$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,316
increased by75%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Stoneham, MA is 22% 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

$1,925

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.
30 Pomeworth Street - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8

Very good

30 Pomeworth Street

30 Pomeworth St, Stoneham, MA 02180

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

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.
Main St #2A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Stoneham

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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.
61 Wright St #102 - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

Apartment for rent in Stoneham

2 beds

2 baths

$2,600

Price dropped $200Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $2,600 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Stoneham?

Average rent prices in Stoneham have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Stoneham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Stoneham is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 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 $104,000/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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