Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 12, 2025

Average rent in
Townsend, MA

Last updated on September 12, 2025

Last updated on September 12, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Townsend, MA have decreased by 6% in the last month and have increased by 15% in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
Townsend, MA

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Townsend, MA is $1,775. This is -11% lower than the national average.

$2.33

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,775

increased by15%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

16

for rent on Zumper.com

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Townsend, MA is $1,775. This is -11% lower than the national average.

$2.33

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

12%
71%
12%
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 comparables in
Townsend, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Townsend, MA is $1,737. A 1-bedroom apartment in Townsend, MA costs about $1,550 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 $2,120.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,525

No Change

14%

2 bedroom

$1,745

5%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,100

48%

-

4 bedroom

$2,700

3%

-

Studio

$1,300

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,745

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

48%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

3%

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$1,775
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Townsend, MA is 4% lower than the median rent in Ayer, MA.

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Apartments for rent in Boston

Discover rentals in Townsend, MA

56 Fitchburg Rd #508 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Townsend

56 Fitchburg Road #508 2 Bedrooms

56 Fitchburg Rd #508, Townsend, MA 01469

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

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

Condo for rent

Available Sep 5

74 Turnpike Village - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

74 Turnpike Village

74 Turnpike Rd, Townsend, MA 01469

2 beds

1 bath

$1,775

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

Apartment for rent

16 Highland St #A - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Townsend

2bdr - Great Location!

16 Highland St #A, Townsend, MA 01469

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

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

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

16 Highland St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Townsend

Rental unit in Townsend

16 Highland St #B, Townsend, MA 01469

4 beds

1 bath

$2,800

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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 17