County
Average Rent in Middlesex County
Middlesex is a county in Massachusetts. It ranks #3 out of 13 for places to rent. Middlesex County is in 7 congressional districts and
the metropolitan area of
Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Middlesex County includes 58 cities and 69 zip codes with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Middlesex County is $3,237 which represents an increase of 4.76% over the same period.
The most expensive city in Middlesex County to rent places is Newton Center, MA with an average rent of $9,900. The least expensive city in Middlesex County to rent places is Townsend, MA with an average rent of $1,694.
The most expensive zip code in Middlesex County to rent places is 02459 with an average rent of $9,900. The least expensive zip code in Middlesex County to rent places is 01469 with an average rent of $1,694.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in county Middlesex currently stands at $3,237.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Cambridge, is more expensive, with an average rent of $3,868. This represents a difference of +19% when compared to Middlesex.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Massachusetts, the average rent for the same type of housing is $3,288, showing a more expensive of +2% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,848. This constitutes a less expensive by -43% when compared to the rent in Middlesex.
$3,237
Middlesex
VS$3,868
+19%
Cambridge, city
$3,288
+2%
MA, state
$1,848
-43%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 3 2026
Cities in Middlesex County
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
Newton Center, MA$9,900
Weston, MA$9,292
North Cambridge, MA$5,771
Wayland, MA$5,393
Waban, MA$5,200
Newton, MA$4,753
Newton Highlands, MA$4,533
Auburndale, MA$4,007
Hopkinton, MA$3,989
Newtonville, MA$3,978
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
Groton, MA$2,256
Tyngsboro, MA$2,185
Hudson, MA$2,158
Ashland, MA$2,067
Holliston, MA$1,998
Marlborough, MA$1,938
Pepperell, MA$1,938
Ayer, MA$1,838
Boxborough, MA$1,837
Townsend, MA$1,694
