Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
Woburn, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Woburn

$3,147/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Woburn is $3,147 per month as of September 2026. This is 66% above the national average rent, or $1,247 more per month.

$3.03

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Woburn

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Woburn rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Woburn, MA

Average rent prices in Woburn have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 Woburn, MA

Rent prices in Woburn vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Woburn is $3,205, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Woburn run $2,756 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,130.

Listings

Studio

$2,140

2%

4%

1 bedroom

$2,675

4%

129%

2 bedroom

$3,138

No Change

62%

3 bedroom

$4,308

15%

28%

4 bedroom

$4,500

4%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$2,140

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,675

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

129%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,138

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

62%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,308

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

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

Compare median rent prices in Woburn and Andover by all bedroom counts and property types.

Woburn

Median rent price$3,147
increased by66%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Woburn, MA is 12% higher than the median rent in Andover, MA.

Discover rentals in Woburn, MA

13 Center St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Woburn house for rent in Woburn

Private Room close to everything Woburn offers

13 Center St #1, Woburn, MA 01801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Kimball Court - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Kimball Court

7 Kimball Ct, Woburn, MA 01801

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,089–$5,860

Price drop

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

5d+ ago

Shakerhill apartment for rent in Woburn

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

$2,300

Price drop

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

5d+ ago

Walnut Hill apartment for rent in Woburn

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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

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Frequently asked questions for Woburn, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Woburn rental market.

How much is rent in Woburn?

The average rent in Woburn is $3,147 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Woburn?

Average rent prices in Woburn have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Woburn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Woburn is 66% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,247 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Woburn?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Woburn are Walnut Hill ($2,617/mo), Downtown Woburn ($2,950/mo), and Cummingsville ($2,990/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Woburn?

To comfortably afford rent in Woburn, you'd need to earn approximately $126,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the lowest rents in Woburn, running about 9.8% below July's peak prices. November and December are also less competitive months with lower demand, making winter the best time for apartment hunting.

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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