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Hyannis, MA

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An abundance of attractions in this village on the Cape

Cape Cod Historic Bayside Great Dining Beach

On the Cape Cod peninsula lies the popular village of Hyannis, Massachusetts. Hyannis is full of historical landmarks and tourist attractions. The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum is a great place to visit to learn about the time JFK spent with his family on Cape Cod. Hyannis also houses the Kennedy Compound at nearby Hyannis Port and the John F. Kennedy Memorial overlooking Lewis Bay.

Hyannis is known for its beaches like Kalmus Beach, great for swimming and windsurfing. Get the best view of the water from Hyannis Harbor Lighthouse, or take a boat tour at the Cape Code Maritime Museum. Hyannis has wonderful dining options like Black Cat Tavern, a waterfront spot with seafood and live music. If you’re looking for an upscale venue, try out the Brazilian Grill for all you can eat meats, personally carved at each table. After you find your apartment, take the ferry over to Nantucket Island and continue exploring what Hyannis, Massachusetts has to offer.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Hyannis, MA is $2,000 for a studio, $2,076 for one bedroom, $2,532 for two bedrooms, and $3,159 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hyannis has increased by 3.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,076/month
841 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

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Some Transit

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

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Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hyannis Ponds Wildlife Management Area
  • Barnstable Trails
  • Cape Cod Central Railroad
  • Cape Cod Maritime Museum
  • Craigville Beach

Airports

  • Martha's Vineyard
  • Nantucket Memorial

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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.