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Rental Market Trends in Northampton, MA

What is the average rent in Northampton, MA?

$1,566/month

Average Rent

671 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Northampton, MA is $1,566 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Northampton rent prices are 4% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Northampton, you can expect to pay about $1,483 per month for a studio, $1,566 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,214 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,713 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,483/month
539 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,566/month
671 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,214/month
936 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,713/month
1,139 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Northampton, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $33 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Northampton, MA
Last Updated February 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Northampton, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
30% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Northampton, MA?

Because the average rent in Northampton is $1,566, you’ll want to make about $5,220 per month or $62,640 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Northampton, MA

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Northampton, MA 01060

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56 Phillips Pl,
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$2,750 Total Monthly Price

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4 Center Ct,
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$2,850 Total Monthly Price

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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 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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