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Rental Market Trends in Gardner, MA

What is the average rent in Gardner, MA?

$1,174/month

Average Rent

542 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+13%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Gardner, MA is $1,174 per month. This is 28% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in Gardner more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Gardner, you can expect to pay about $1,966 per month for a studio, $1,174 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,410 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,782 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,966/month
599 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,174/month
542 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,410/month
996 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,782/month
1,340 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 Gardner, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 13%, which averages out to $153 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 September 2025
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Market Trends Over Time

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

Because the average rent in Gardner is $1,174, you’ll want to make about $3,913 per month or $46,956 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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Gardner, MA

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142 Washington St

142 Washington St,
Gardner, MA 01440

$1,500 - $2,000 Total Monthly Price

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51 Richmond St

51 Richmond St

51 Richmond St,
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$1,650 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

35 Lincoln St

35 Lincoln St

35 Lincoln St,
Gardner, MA 01440

$1,650 Total Monthly Price

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182 Pine St

182 Pine St

182 Pine St,
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$1,950 Total Monthly Price

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† 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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