Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Taunton, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Taunton

$2,472/mo

increased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in Taunton is $2,472 per month as of July 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $542 more per month.

$2.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Taunton

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Taunton rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Taunton, MA

Average rent prices in Taunton have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 26% 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 Taunton, MA

Rent prices in Taunton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Taunton is $2,486, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Taunton run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,750

No Change

32%

1 bedroom

$1,650

4%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,950

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,588

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,588

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

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

Compare median rent prices in Taunton and Bridgewater by all bedroom counts and property types.

Taunton

Median rent price$2,472
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,550
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Taunton, MA is 3% lower than the median rent in Bridgewater, MA.

Discover rentals in Taunton, MA

19 Orchard St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Taunton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

458 Weir St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Taunton

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,400

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 11

229 Tremont St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Taunton

3BR/1.0BA

229 Tremont St, Taunton, MA 02780

3 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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

Apartment for rent

7 Fay St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Taunton

3 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 15

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Frequently asked questions for Taunton, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Taunton rental market.

How much is rent in Taunton?

The average rent in Taunton is $2,472 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Taunton?

Average rent prices in Taunton have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 26% since last year.

How does Taunton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Taunton is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $542 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Taunton?

To comfortably afford rent in Taunton, you'd need to earn approximately $99,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Taunton average around $1,720/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,090/month.

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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