Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Townsend, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Townsend
$1,600/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Townsend is $1,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $330 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Townsend
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 7% 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 $1,775, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Townsend run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,300 | 1% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,650 | No Change |  24% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,195 | 32% | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | - |
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 | $1,775 | 10% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,725 | No Change | 3% | |
Houses | $2,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,671 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last year
24%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
32%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
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
$1,775
Last 30 days
10%
Condos
Average rent
$1,725
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,671
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
17%lower than the national median
2%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Townsend, MA is 16% lower than the median rent in Ayer, MA.
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4%$2,150
1%$1,800
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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
5d+ 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
40 Fitchburg Rd #324, Townsend, MA 01469
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available May 6
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Townsend
40 Fitchburg Rd #324, Townsend, MA 01469
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available May 6
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
5d+ 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
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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 $1,600 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Townsend?
Average rent prices in Townsend have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Townsend rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Townsend is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $330 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 $64,000/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).