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Rental Market Trends in Peabody, MA

What is the average rent in Peabody, MA?

$2,175/month

Average Rent

737 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Peabody, MA is $2,175 per month. This is 34% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/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 $1,840 per month for a studio, $2,175 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 $3,379 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,840/month
513 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,175/month
737 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,806/month
1,015 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,379/month
1,236 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,514/month
1,413 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,650/month
908 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 1.2%, which averages out to $25 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Peabody, MA
Last Updated March 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
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
15% $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, West Peabody and Huntington Woods Condominiums are the most affordable neighborhoods in Peabody.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central Peabody
$2,379/month
743 Sq Ft
West Peabody
$2,674/month
813 Sq Ft
Huntington Woods Condominiums
$2,819/month
775 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Peabody?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Huntington Woods Condominiums
$2,819/month
775 Sq Ft
West Peabody
$2,674/month
813 Sq Ft
Central Peabody
$2,379/month
743 Sq Ft

Which Peabody neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central Peabody
$2,379/month
743 Sq Ft
West Peabody
$2,674/month
813 Sq Ft
Huntington Woods Condominiums
$2,819/month
775 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 $2,175, you’ll want to make about $7,250 per month or $87,000 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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Apartment Averages

Central Peabody

Peabody, MA

Huntington Woods Condominiums

Peabody, MA

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One Bedroom
$2,300/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,703/month
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Three Bedroom
$2,940/month
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128 Newbury St,
Peabody, MA 01960

$2,775 - $4,175 Total Monthly Price

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Peabody, MA 01960

$2,380 - $3,749 Total Monthly Price

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Highlands at Dearborn Apartments

19 Magnolia Way,
Peabody, MA 01960

$2,515 - $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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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