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Rental Market Trends in Shrewsbury, MA

What is the average rent in Shrewsbury, MA?

$2,114/month

Average Rent

715 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Shrewsbury, MA is $2,114 per month. This is 29% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/month, making Shrewsbury one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Shrewsbury, you can expect to pay about $1,981 per month for a studio, $2,114 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,635 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,313 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,981/month
485 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,114/month
715 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,635/month
1,027 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,313/month
1,226 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,190/month
1,329 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,830/month
696 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,666/month
1,408 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,701/month
1,461 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,069/month
1,799 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Shrewsbury, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $15 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 July 2025
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Rent Ranges in Shrewsbury, MA
Last Updated July 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Shrewsbury, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
8% $1,001 - $1,500/month
17% $1,501 - $2,000/month
75% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Shrewsbury?

Based on current rent prices, The Village at Orchard Meadows, Southwoods and Avalon are the most affordable neighborhoods in Shrewsbury.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Village at Orchard Meadows
$2,424/month
715 Sq Ft
Southwoods
$2,556/month
711 Sq Ft
Avalon
$2,556/month
711 Sq Ft
Route 9 Corridor
$2,850/month
791 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Shrewsbury?

Based on current rent prices, Route 9 Corridor, Southwoods and Avalon are the most expensive neighborhoods in Shrewsbury.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Route 9 Corridor
$2,850/month
791 Sq Ft
Southwoods
$2,556/month
711 Sq Ft
Avalon
$2,556/month
711 Sq Ft
The Village at Orchard Meadows
$2,424/month
715 Sq Ft

Which Shrewsbury neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Shrewsbury with the most apartments available are Route 9 Corridor, The Village at Orchard Meadows and Southwoods .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Route 9 Corridor
$2,850/month
791 Sq Ft
The Village at Orchard Meadows
$2,424/month
715 Sq Ft
Southwoods
$2,556/month
711 Sq Ft
Avalon
$2,556/month
711 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Shrewsbury is $2,114, you’ll want to make about $7,046 per month or $84,552 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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Shrewsbury, MA

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Apartment Averages

The Village at Orchard Meadows

Shrewsbury, MA

Route 9 Corridor

Shrewsbury, MA

Studio
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$1,926/month
One Bedroom
-
$2,211/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,763/month
Three Bedroom
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$3,444/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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