Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Winchester, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Winchester

$2,950/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Winchester is $2,950 per month as of August 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,040 more per month.

$2.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Winchester

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 9% 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 $2,750, whereas a house costs $5,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Winchester run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,950

3%

26%

1 bedroom

$2,684

8%

34%

2 bedroom

$3,170

7%

9%

3 bedroom

$4,220

13%

13%

4 bedroom

$5,995

8%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,684

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

34%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,170

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,220

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,995

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

30%

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$2,950
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,200
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Winchester, MA is 8% lower than the median rent in Bedford, MA.

Discover rentals in Winchester, MA

6365 Harvard St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Winchester Highlands apartment for rent in Winchester

Residential Lease, Winchester, MA

6365 Harvard St #2, Winchester, MA 01890

3 beds

2 baths

$2,900

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

Apartment for rent

270 Cross St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Winchester Town Center house for rent in Winchester

4 beds

4 baths

$5,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

House for rent

Available Sep 1

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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 $2,950 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Winchester?

Average rent prices in Winchester have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Winchester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Winchester is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,040 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Winchester?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Winchester are Winchester Town Center ($2,916/mo), Winchester Highlands ($3,091/mo), and Wedgemere ($3,600/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.

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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