Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Townsend, MA

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Townsend, MA is $1,862. This is -2%, or $37, lower than the national average.

$1.97

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,862

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

18

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Townsend, MA is $1,862. This is -2%, or $37, lower than the national average.

$1.97

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

11%
56%
28%
6%
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

63%
37%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Townsend, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Townsend, MA have increased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Townsend, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Townsend, MA is $1,800. A 1-bedroom apartment in Townsend, MA costs about $1,450 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,800. Houses for rent in Townsend, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,275

No Change

8%

2 bedroom

$1,825

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$2,075

105%

-

4 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

2%

Studio

$1,300

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,075

Last 30 days

105%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Townsend, 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.

Compare rent prices in Townsend, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Townsend, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Ayer, MA.

Townsend

Median rent price$1,862
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Townsend, MA is 11% lower than the median rent in Ayer, MA.

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23 Highland St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Townsend

4 beds

1 bath

$2,895

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

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