Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Taunton, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Taunton

$2,200/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Taunton is $2,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$2.97

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Taunton

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Taunton rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%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 decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $2,375, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Taunton run $1,764 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,627

3%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,740

4%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,200

13%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,375

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,600

4%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,627

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,740

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

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$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,707
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Taunton, MA is 19% lower than the median rent in Bridgewater, MA.

Discover rentals in Taunton, MA

84 Tremont St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Taunton

84 Tremont

84 Tremont St #3, Taunton, MA 02780

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

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.
60 Oak St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Taunton

3 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Additional 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.
2 Union St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

Condo for rent in Taunton

3 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.
74 Linden St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Taunton

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Additional 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 Taunton, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Taunton rental market.

How much is rent in Taunton?

The average rent in Taunton is $2,200 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Taunton?

Average rent prices in Taunton have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Taunton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Taunton is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

June offers the best rental deals in Taunton, with rents running about 14% lower than February, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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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