Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
Townsend, MA

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Townsend, MA is $1,750. This is -10%, or $199, lower than the national average.

$2.27

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,750

increased by21%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

19

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Townsend, MA is $1,750. This is -10%, or $199, lower than the national average.

$2.27

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

15%
65%
15%
5%
$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 39% in the last month and have increased by 21% 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 $1,837. A 1-bedroom apartment in Townsend, MA costs about $1,575 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 $3,075.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,575

No Change

21%

2 bedroom

$1,725

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,200

10%

-

4 bedroom

$2,850

3%

-

Studio

$1,240

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,240

Last 30 days

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

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$1,750
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Townsend, MA is 3% lower than the median rent in Ayer, MA.

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Discover rentals in Townsend, MA

3 Dudley Road - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

3 Dudley Road

3 Dudley Rd, Townsend, MA 01469

3 beds

1 bath

$1,850

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

Apartment for rent

16 Highland St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Townsend

4 beds

1 bath

$2,800

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 Nov 1