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Peabody, MA Area Guide

Charming North Shore community with a distinctive New England personality.

Quiet Commuter History Golf North Shore

Enjoying a comfortable yet convenient distance from Boston, Peabody has been recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the most livable cities in America. Brooksby Farm provides a refreshing change of scenery (not to mention the best apple-picking around). The Northshore Mall offers an upscale shopping experience that draws folks from all across the region. Outdoor recreation is always close at hand when you live in a Peabody apartment, with golf facilities such as the Salem Country Club and parks like the Winona Pond conservation area. Those with an interest in history will find no shortage of fascinating attractions in neighboring Salem or down the road in Boston.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Peabody, MA is $1,840 for a studio, $2,173 for one bedroom, $2,805 for two bedrooms, and $3,391 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Peabody has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,173/month
737 Sq Ft
House
$3,400/month
1,396 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,650/month
908 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Peabody, MA is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

62 / 100

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.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

42 / 100

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

J Henry Higgins Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Salem Maritime National Historic Site
  • Lynn Woods
  • Lynn Heritage State Park
  • Saugus Ironworks National Historic Site
  • Breakheart Reservation

Military Bases

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan 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 2026.