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Rental Market Trends in Peabody, MA

What is the average rent in Peabody, MA?

$2,193/month

Average Rent

737 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Peabody, MA is $2,193 per month. This is 35% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/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 $1,830 per month for a studio, $2,193 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,806 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,432 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,830/month
512 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,193/month
737 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,806/month
1,015 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,432/month
1,236 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,666/month
1,003 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 decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $6 less 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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Rent Ranges in Peabody, MA
Last Updated January 2026
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
77% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Peabody?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central Peabody
$2,366/month
750 Sq Ft
South Peabody
$2,446/month
789 Sq Ft
West Peabody
$2,579/month
798 Sq Ft
Huntington Woods Condominiums
$2,785/month
779 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Peabody?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Huntington Woods Condominiums
$2,785/month
779 Sq Ft
West Peabody
$2,579/month
798 Sq Ft
South Peabody
$2,446/month
789 Sq Ft
Central Peabody
$2,366/month
750 Sq Ft

Which Peabody neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Peabody with the most apartments available are West Peabody, Central Peabody and South Peabody .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Peabody
$2,579/month
798 Sq Ft
Central Peabody
$2,366/month
750 Sq Ft
South Peabody
$2,446/month
789 Sq Ft
Huntington Woods Condominiums
$2,785/month
779 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 $2,193, you’ll want to make about $7,310 per month or $87,720 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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Huntington Woods Condominiums

Peabody, MA

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One Bedroom
$2,344/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,733/month
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Three Bedroom
$3,036/month
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7 Dearborn Rd,
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$2,461 - $5,212 Total Monthly Price

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14 North

1000 Crane Brook Way,
Peabody, MA 01960

$2,280 - $4,042 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

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128 Newbury St,
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$2,525 - $4,230 Total Monthly Price

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Highlands at Dearborn Apartments

19 Magnolia Way,
Peabody, MA 01960

$2,210 - $5,245 Total Monthly Price

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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.

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