Average Rent in Taunton, MA↑ Rents rising 3.4% YoY

Taunton, MA has rental prices ranging from $1,302/month to $2,518/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,447/month — 3% above the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $85,646/year, spending $1,447/month on a 1-bedroom represents 20% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Taunton Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,899/month, Taunton ranks #10 most expensive of the 21 cities tracked in Massachusetts — pricier than 97% of all US cities in our data.

The Taunton Rental Market

The Taunton, MA area has a population of about 1,673,807 and 37% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Taunton, MA have risen by $62/month (3.4%) over the past year, from $1,837 to $1,899. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Taunton, MA without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $57,880. The local median household income of $85,646 exceeds that threshold by $27,766, making Taunton relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Rent vs. Buy

The median home value in Taunton, MA is $522,924, giving a price-to-rent ratio of 22.9. With a break-even horizon of approximately 23 years, renting is likely the more financially prudent option for most residents unless they plan to stay long-term.

Is Taunton, MA Affordable?

Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.

Rent or Buy in Taunton?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Living in Taunton

Cost of living, job market, crime rates, and moving cost estimates.