Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Townsend, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Townsend
$1,850/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Townsend is $1,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Townsend
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Townsend rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Townsend, MA
Average rent prices in Townsend have remained the same 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
Townsend, MA
Rent prices in Townsend vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Townsend is $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Townsend run $1,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 |  1% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,576 | No Change | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $2,150 | 32% | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,650 | No Change | 3% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Townsend, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,800 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | No Change | 10% | |
Houses | $2,150 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,577 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,576
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
32%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last year
3%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Townsend, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,577
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.
How does rent in Townsend, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Townsend and Ayer by all bedroom counts and property types.
Townsend
3%lower than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Townsend, MA is equal to the median rent in Ayer, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,850
1%$2,020
44%$2,022
2%$1,988
7%$1,800
5%$1,650
8%$2,200
$1,750
2%$2,275
5%$1,800
13%$2,432
8%$2,900
4%Discover rentals in Townsend, MA
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Townsend
44 Fitchburg Rd #428, Townsend, MA 01469
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
74 Turnpike Rd, Townsend, MA 01469
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Townsend
52 Fitchburg Rd #235, Townsend, MA 01469
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Townsend
39 South St #4B, Townsend, MA 01469
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Townsend
39 South St #4B, Townsend, MA 01469
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Townsend
44 Fitchburg Rd #428, Townsend, MA 01469
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
74 Turnpike Rd, Townsend, MA 01469
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Townsend
52 Fitchburg Rd #235, Townsend, MA 01469
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Townsend
39 South St #4B, Townsend, MA 01469
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
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Frequently asked questions for Townsend, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Townsend rental market.
How much is rent in Townsend?
The average rent in Townsend is $1,850 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Townsend?
Average rent prices in Townsend have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Townsend rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Townsend is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Townsend?
To comfortably afford rent in Townsend, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/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).