Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Townsend, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Townsend
$1,745/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Townsend is $1,745 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $155 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Townsend
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Townsend rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Townsend, MA
Average rent prices in Townsend have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,787, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Townsend run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 |  4% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,625 | No Change | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 26% | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change | 11% |
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 | $1,787 | 23% | 3% | |
Condos | $1,637 | No Change | 6% | |
Houses | $1,900 | No Change | 3% | |
Rooms | $1,577 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,625
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
26%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last year
11%
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
$1,787
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,637
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
Last year
3%
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
8%lower than the national median
1%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Townsend, MA is 9% lower than the median rent in Ayer, MA.
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2%$1,625
1%$2,450
6%$1,837
2%$2,450
11%$1,762
5%$2,482
1%$2,700
4%Discover rentals in Townsend, MA
5h ago
72 Turnpike Rd, Townsend, MA 01469
2 beds
1 bath
$1,620
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Townsend
44 Fitchburg Rd #428, Townsend, MA 01469
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
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.Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
Condo for rent in Townsend
108 Fitchburg Condos #108F, Townsend, MA 01469
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
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.Condo for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Townsend
52 Fitchburg Rd #224, Townsend, MA 01469
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
14h ago
3 Dudley Rd, Townsend, MA 01469
Studio
1 bath
$1,200
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in Townsend
108 Fitchburg Condos #108F, Townsend, MA 01469
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
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.Condo for rent
Available Nov 15
4d ago
Condo for rent in Townsend
108 Fitchburg Condos #108F, Townsend, MA 01469
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
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.Condo for rent
Available Nov 15
5h ago
72 Turnpike Rd, Townsend, MA 01469
2 beds
1 bath
$1,620
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.Apartment for rent
14h ago
3 Dudley Rd, Townsend, MA 01469
Studio
1 bath
$1,200
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Townsend
52 Fitchburg Rd #224, Townsend, MA 01469
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5h ago
72 Turnpike Rd, Townsend, MA 01469
2 beds
1 bath
$1,620
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Townsend
44 Fitchburg Rd #428, Townsend, MA 01469
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
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.Condo for rent
Available Jul 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 $1,745 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Townsend?
Average rent prices in Townsend have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Townsend rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Townsend is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $155 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 $70,000/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).