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Rental Market Trends in Stoneham, MA

What is the average rent in Stoneham, MA?

$2,729/month

Average Rent

796 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Stoneham, MA is $2,729 per month. This is 66% higher than the national average rent price of $1,643/month, making Stoneham one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Stoneham, you can expect to pay about $2,007 per month for a studio, $2,729 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,217 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,880 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,007/month
469 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,729/month
796 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,217/month
1,099 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,880/month
1,482 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,065/month
575 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,742/month
968 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Stoneham, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $48 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Stoneham, MA
Last Updated May 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Stoneham, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
7% $1,501 - $2,000/month
93% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Stoneham?

Based on current rent prices, Stoneham is the most affordable neighborhood in Stoneham.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Stoneham
$3,009/month
799 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Stoneham?

Based on current rent prices, Stoneham is the most expensive neighborhood in Stoneham.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Stoneham
$3,009/month
799 Sq Ft

Which Stoneham neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Stoneham with the most apartments available is Stoneham .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Stoneham
$3,009/month
799 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Stoneham is $2,729, you’ll want to make about $9,096 per month or $109,152 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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Stoneham, MA

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How does Stoneham, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Stoneham

Stoneham, MA

Stoneham

Stoneham, MA

Studio
$1,990/month
$1,990/month
One Bedroom
$2,725/month
$2,725/month
Two Bedroom
$3,143/month
$3,143/month
Three Bedroom
$4,875/month
$4,875/month
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$2,577 - $3,684 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds

The Devon at Weiss Farm

The Devon at Weiss Farm

168 Franklin St,
Stoneham, MA 02180

$2,448 - $4,298 Total Monthly Price

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105 Hopkins St,
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$2,450 - $3,050 Plus Fees

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225 Fallon Rd,
Stoneham, MA 02180

$2,715 - $5,440 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 1 Month Lease

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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