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Quincy, MA Area Guide

Quiet coastal living within sight of downtown Boston

History Boating Sailing

Welcome to Quincy, Massachusetts, a historic coastal city eight miles south of Boston. As the "City of Presidents," Quincy combines centuries of American history with contemporary city living. The rental market remains competitive, with current average rents ranging from $2,252 for studios to $4,758 for four-bedroom units, reflecting modest year-over-year changes between -2.9% and 2% depending on unit size.

Each Quincy neighborhood offers its own distinctive appeal. Marina Bay features waterfront living with a scenic harbor and walking paths, while Wollaston encompasses residential streets alongside international markets and restaurants. The Blue Hills Reservation provides 2,485 acres of protected space for hiking, mountain biking, and seasonal skiing. For commuters, four Red Line T stations offer convenient access to downtown Boston. History enthusiasts can explore significant landmarks including the Adams National Historical Park, home to the birthplaces of two U.S. presidents. The recently renovated Quincy Center district adds modern shopping and dining options to the area. Residents also enjoy Wollaston Beach, the largest beach on Boston Harbor, offering three miles of shoreline for swimming and walking.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Quincy, MA is $2,175 for a studio, $2,492 for one bedroom, $2,983 for two bedrooms, and $4,054 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Quincy has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,492/month
722 Sq Ft
House
$3,664/month
2,626 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,857/month
3,024 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,129/month
1,158 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Very Walkable

75 / 100

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

Good Transit

52 / 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Somewhat Bikeable

46 / 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

Atlantic Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Central Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Reay E Sterling Middle

Public

Grades K-8

Broad Meadows Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Point Webster Middle

Public

Grades PK-8

North Quincy High

Public

Grades 9-12

Quincy High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Adams National Historical Park
  • Squantum Point Park
  • Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Franklin Park Zoo
  • Dorchester Shores Reservation

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.