The Point at Merrimack Valley
83 Pleasant Valley St,
Methuen, MA 01844
$2,397 - $5,161 Plus Fees
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Methuen, MA
What is the average rent in Methuen, MA?
$1,993/month
Average Rent
670 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Methuen, MA is $1,993 per month. This is 23% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/month, making Methuen one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Methuen, you can expect to pay about $1,566 per month for a studio, $1,993 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,357 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,134 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Methuen, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $34 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 January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Methuen, MA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
12%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
41%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
47%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Methuen?
Based on current rent prices, Methuen is the most affordable neighborhood in Methuen.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Methuen?
Based on current rent prices, Methuen is the most expensive neighborhood in Methuen.
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Which Methuen neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Methuen with the most apartments available is Methuen .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Methuen, MA?
Because the average rent in Methuen is $1,993, you’ll want to make about $6,643 per month or $79,716 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.
How does Methuen, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Methuen, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,551/month
$1,551/month
One Bedroom
$1,979/month
$1,979/month
Two Bedroom
$2,286/month
$2,286/month
Three Bedroom
$2,973/month
$2,973/month
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.