Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Winchester, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Winchester

$2,937/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Winchester is $2,937 per month as of July 2026. This is 51% above the national average rent, or $992 more per month.

$1.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Winchester

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Winchester rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Winchester, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Winchester, MA

Average rent prices in Winchester have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased 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 Winchester, MA

Rent prices in Winchester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Winchester is $2,537, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Winchester run $2,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,675.

Listings

Studio

$1,725

2%

5%

1 bedroom

$2,864

1%

45%

2 bedroom

$3,740

1%

27%

3 bedroom

$4,274

1%

15%

4 bedroom

$4,200

13%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,864

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

45%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,740

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,274

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

11%

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$2,937
increased by51%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,132
increased by61%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Winchester, MA is 6% 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 #T37 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Winchester Town Center apartment for rent in Winchester

200 Swanton St #T37, Winchester, MA 01890

2 beds

1 bath

$2,675

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

Apartment for rent

6365 Harvard St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Winchester Highlands condo for rent in Winchester

CONDO - Winchester, MA

6365 Harvard St #2, Winchester, MA 01890

3 beds

2 baths

$3,400

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 $2,937 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Winchester?

Average rent prices in Winchester have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Winchester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Winchester is 51% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $992 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Winchester?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Winchester are Winchester Town Center ($3,425/mo), Winchester Highlands ($3,900/mo), and Wedgemere ($4,200/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Winchester?

To comfortably afford rent in Winchester, you'd need to earn approximately $118,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Winchester Town Center and Winchester Highlands stand out as the city's premier rental neighborhoods, offering strong community appeal with high walk scores and excellent transit access. Winchester Town Center dominates the market with 80% of the city's rental inventory and draws nearly 86% of consumer interest.

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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