County
Average Rent in Middlesex County
Middlesex is a county in Massachusetts. It ranks #3 out of 12 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 60 cities and 72 zip codes with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Middlesex County is $3,270 which represents an increase of 4.59% over the same period.
The most expensive city in Middlesex County to rent places is Newton Center, MA with an average rent of $10,210. The least expensive city in Middlesex County to rent places is Boxborough, MA with an average rent of $1,738.
The most expensive zip code in Middlesex County to rent places is 02459 with an average rent of $10,210. The least expensive zip code in Middlesex County to rent places is 01719 with an average rent of $1,738.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in county Middlesex currently stands at $3,270.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Cambridge, is more expensive, with an average rent of $3,884. 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 $3,250, showing a less expensive of -1% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a less expensive by -43% when compared to the rent in Middlesex.
$3,270
Middlesex
VS$3,884
+19%
Cambridge, city
$3,250
-1%
MA, state
$1,859
-43%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026
Cities in Middlesex County
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
Newton Center, MA$10,210
Weston, MA$9,125
Carlisle, MA$6,700
Newton Highlands, MA$6,591
North Cambridge, MA$5,806
Waban, MA$5,544
Wayland, MA$5,265
Newton, MA$4,420
Newtonville, MA$4,131
Hopkinton, MA$4,026
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
Natick, MA$2,245
Tyngsboro, MA$2,185
Ashland, MA$2,123
Marlborough, MA$2,046
Holliston, MA$1,998
Hudson, MA$1,991
Pepperell, MA$1,933
Townsend, MA$1,832
Ayer, MA$1,780
Boxborough, MA$1,738
