Last updated on October 20, 2026

Average rent in
Winchester, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Winchester

$2,597/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Winchester is $2,597 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $697 more per month.

$2.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Winchester

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $3,088, whereas a house costs $4,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Winchester run $2,930 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,455.

Listings

Studio

$2,293

2%

-

1 bedroom

$2,935

1%

72%

2 bedroom

$3,895

7%

36%

3 bedroom

$4,379

1%

-

4 bedroom

$6,750

12%

41%

Studio

Average rent

$2,293

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,935

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

72%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,895

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

36%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,379

Last 30 days

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,750

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

41%

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$2,597
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,341
increased by76%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Winchester, MA is 22% lower than the median rent in Bedford, MA.

Discover rentals in Winchester, MA

Main St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Winchester Town Center apartment for rent in Winchester

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

Price dropped $200The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
200 Swanton St #635 - Photo 1 of 1

13h 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 base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
6365 Harvard St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Winchester Highlands apartment for rent in Winchester

Residential Lease, Winchester, MA

6365 Harvard St #2, Winchester, MA 01890

3 beds

2 baths

$2,700

The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
159 Cross St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Winchester Town Center house for rent in Winchester

3 beds

2 baths

$3,900

The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,597 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Winchester?

Average rent prices in Winchester have decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Winchester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Winchester is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $697 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Winchester?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Winchester are Winchester Highlands ($3,000/mo), Wedgemere ($3,175/mo), and Winchester Town Center ($3,200/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Winchester?

To comfortably afford rent in Winchester, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/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).

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