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Rental Market Trends in Peabody, MA

What is the average rent in Peabody, MA?

$2,236/month

Average Rent

738 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Peabody, MA is $2,236 per month. This is 37% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/month, making Peabody one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Peabody, you can expect to pay about $1,938 per month for a studio, $2,236 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,888 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,443 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,938/month
511 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,236/month
738 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,888/month
1,019 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,443/month
1,236 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,700/month
953 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Peabody, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $33 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Peabody, MA
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Peabody, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
8% $700 - $1,000/month
8% $1,001 - $1,500/month
8% $1,501 - $2,000/month
75% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Peabody?

Based on current rent prices, Central Peabody, Huntington Woods Condominiums and West Peabody are the most affordable neighborhoods in Peabody.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central Peabody
$2,509/month
855 Sq Ft
Huntington Woods Condominiums
$2,764/month
759 Sq Ft
West Peabody
$2,771/month
803 Sq Ft
South Peabody
$3,035/month
823 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Peabody?

Based on current rent prices, South Peabody, West Peabody and Huntington Woods Condominiums are the most expensive neighborhoods in Peabody.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Peabody
$3,035/month
823 Sq Ft
West Peabody
$2,771/month
803 Sq Ft
Huntington Woods Condominiums
$2,764/month
759 Sq Ft
Central Peabody
$2,509/month
855 Sq Ft

Which Peabody neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Peabody with the most apartments available are West Peabody, Huntington Woods Condominiums and Central Peabody .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Peabody
$2,771/month
803 Sq Ft
Huntington Woods Condominiums
$2,764/month
759 Sq Ft
Central Peabody
$2,509/month
855 Sq Ft
South Peabody
$3,035/month
823 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Peabody is $2,236, you’ll want to make about $7,453 per month or $89,436 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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$2,312/month
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$2,801/month
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$3,028/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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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