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Pittsfield, MA

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A secluded Massachusetts town surrounded by natural beauty

Charming Lake Events Community Quaint Restaurants

Pittsfield sits 10 miles east of the Massachusetts-New York border and encompasses a vibrant and vast landscape of wooded areas and beautiful lakes. With a collection of accolades that range from “best small places for business,” a top green city, and the moniker “Brooklyn of the Berkshires,” Pittsfield delights renters with an incredible array of amenities and a diverse cultural identity.

Pittsfield has an active community and rich arts and culture scene. The weekly farmers market runs all year round, splitting it’s time between an outdoor space and an indoor market to provide residents with local produce no matter the time of year. North Street is Pittsfield’s main thoroughfare and houses an incredible array of locally owned businesses within charming New England-style storefronts. Restaurants, bars, and cafes of the local and national variety are scattered all throughout the city. The streets come alive for annual festivals like the 10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival and the Fourth of July Parade. Whether you’re searching Pittsfield for an affordable apartment or a characterful single-family home rental, you’ll find your community fast in this lively small town.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Pittsfield, MA is $767 for a studio, $1,052 for one bedroom, $1,314 for two bedrooms, and $1,160 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pittsfield has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,052/month
627 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Pittsfield, MA is 2.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Pittsfield is 2.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $767 - $1,314. You can expect to pay 2.5% more for groceries, 6.2% less for utilities, and 3.8% more for transportation.

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Transportation

65

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

27

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Williams Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

256 Students

8
out of 10

Robert T. Capeless Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

181 Students

7
out of 10

Egremont Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

382 Students

4
out of 10

Allendale Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

273 Students

4
out of 10

Crosby Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

270 Students

3
out of 10

Theodore Herberg Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

496 Students

3
out of 10

John T Reid Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

450 Students

2
out of 10

Taconic High

Public

Grades 9-12

860 Students

3
out of 10

Pittsfield High

Public

Grades 9-12

651 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Berkshire Museum
  • Hebert Arboretum
  • Mass Audubon's Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Bousquet Ski Area
  • Hancock Shaker Village

Airports

  • Albany International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.