Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Winchester, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Winchester

$2,275/mo

decreased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Winchester is $2,275 per month as of June 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $325 more per month.

$0.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Winchester

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Winchester rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Winchester, MA

Average rent prices in Winchester have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 Winchester, MA

Rent prices in Winchester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Winchester is $2,395, whereas a house costs $4,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Winchester run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,900

9%

1%

1 bedroom

$2,250

No Change

22%

2 bedroom

$3,450

2%

24%

3 bedroom

$4,800

No Change

16%

4 bedroom

$10,500

1%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$10,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Winchester, 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 Winchester, MA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Winchester and Bedford by all bedroom counts and property types.

Winchester

Median rent price$2,275
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,305
increased by69%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Winchester, MA is 31% lower than the median rent in Bedford, MA.

Discover rentals in Winchester, MA

Cross St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Winchester Highlands apartment for rent in Winchester

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

200 Swanton St #635 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Winchester Town Center condo for rent in Winchester

200 Swanton St #635, Winchester, MA 01890

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Winchester, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Winchester rental market.

How much is rent in Winchester?

The average rent in Winchester is $2,275 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Winchester?

Average rent prices in Winchester have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.

How does Winchester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Winchester is 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $325 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Winchester?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Winchester are Winchester Town Center ($2,750/mo), Winchester Highlands ($2,947/mo), and Wedgemere ($3,350/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Winchester?

To comfortably afford rent in Winchester, you'd need to earn approximately $91,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Winchester?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Winchester, MA is $2,013, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $2,963.

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).

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