Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Woburn, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Woburn

$2,992/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Woburn is $2,992 per month as of October 2026. This is 57% above the national average rent, or $1,092 more per month.

$2.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Woburn

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Woburn 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

Rent trends in Woburn, MA

Average rent prices in Woburn have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $3,058, whereas a house costs $4,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Woburn run $2,790 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,085.

Listings

Studio

$2,707

1%

12%

1 bedroom

$2,595

7%

5%

2 bedroom

$3,057

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$4,515

5%

20%

4 bedroom

$4,975

33%

46%

Studio

Average rent

$2,707

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,057

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,515

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,975

Last 30 days

33%

Last year

46%

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$2,992
increased by57%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,350
increased by76%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Woburn, MA is 11% lower than the median rent in Andover, MA.

Discover rentals in Woburn, MA

Kimball Court - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

6h ago

8.4

Very good

Kimball Court

7 Kimball Ct, Woburn, MA 01801

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,348–$5,751

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

1d ago

North Woburn apartment for rent in Woburn

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

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

1d ago

Shakerhill apartment for rent in Woburn

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1011 Main St #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Woburn condo for rent in Woburn

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Fees may apply. 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 Woburn, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Woburn rental market.

How much is rent in Woburn?

The average rent in Woburn is $2,992 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Woburn?

Average rent prices in Woburn have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Woburn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Woburn is 57% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,092 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Woburn?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Woburn are Downtown Woburn ($2,175/mo), Walnut Hill ($2,600/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 $120,000/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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