Taunton, Massachusetts Rental Market Trends

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Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Taunton, Massachusetts rental market.

Taunton, Massachusetts

Average Apartment Rent

$2,090

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

7.2%

As of July 2026

Compared to a year ago, Taunton, Massachusetts apartments have recorded a 7.2% rent increase.

Taunton, Massachusetts Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024 Mar 2025 Jul 2025 Nov 2025 Mar 2026 Jul 2026
Taunton $1,730 $1,795 $1,812 $1,888 $1,942 $1,950 $2,042 $2,042 $2,090
National $1,728 $1,734 $1,755 $1,747 $1,753 $1,767 $1,752 $1,750 $1,771
Taunton
National
Nov 2023
$1,730
$1,728
Mar 2024
$1,795
$1,734
Jul 2024
$1,812
$1,755
Nov 2024
$1,888
$1,747
Mar 2025
$1,942
$1,753
Jul 2025
$1,950
$1,767
Nov 2025
$2,042
$1,752
Mar 2026
$2,042
$1,750
Jul 2026
$2,090
$1,771

Taunton, Massachusetts Average Apartment Rent

Taunton, Massachusetts Apartment rent ranges

Under $1,000
$1,001 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,000
$2,001 - $2,500
$2,501 - $3,000
Over $3,000

At 38.37%, apartments priced $1,500 - $2,000 represent the bulk of Taunton, Massachusetts rentals, while condos priced Over $3,000 hold the lowest share of the market – 5.67%.

Taunton, Massachusetts Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 9,116
Owner occupied housing units 14,719

Renters take up 38% of Taunton, Massachusetts real estate, occupying a total of 9,116 units, while homeowners live in 14,719 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

4.3

Renter median household income**

$39,130

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

2.17

Rental vacancy rate**

2.5%

Taunton, Massachusetts Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 369
1 bed 2,373
2 beds 3,459
3 beds 2,481
4 beds 320
5 or more beds 114

There are 3,459 rentals in Taunton, Massachusetts with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 38%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (1%), amounting to 114 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Taunton, Massachusetts homes for rent is 4.3.

Taunton, Massachusetts Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 284
25 - 34 years 2,392
35 - 44 years 1,722
45 - 54 years 1,541
55 - 59 years 701
60 - 64 years 1,079
65 - 74 years 827
75 - 84 years 365
85 years and over 205

Most condos for rent in Taunton, Massachusetts are occupied by residents in the 25 - 34 years age group (26%), followed by those in the 35 - 44 years age group (19%). At the same time, people in the 85 years and over age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 2%.

Taunton, Massachusetts Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 5,074
Non-Family Households 4,042

Taunton, Massachusetts Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 3,151
No related children of the householder under 18 5,965

A total of 5,074 apartments for rent in Taunton, Massachusetts, or 56% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 35% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 3,151 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Taunton, Massachusetts is 2.17.

Taunton, Massachusetts Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 1,509
High school graduate (including equivalency) 3,208
Some college or associate's degree 2,998
Bachelor's degree or higher 1,401

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 15% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 17% of the homes for rent in Taunton, Massachusetts.

Taunton, Massachusetts Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 166
Built 2000 - 2009 157
Built 1990 - 1999 1,011
Built 1980 - 1989 842
Built 1970 - 1979 738
Built 1960 - 1969 516
Built 1950 - 1959 1,042
Built 1940 - 1949 372
Built 1939 or earlier 4,272

The highest share of Taunton, Massachusetts apartment rentals, namely 47% or 4,272 units, were Built 1939 or earlier, followed by those Built 1950 - 1959 (11%, 1,042 units), and the ones Built 1990 - 1999 (11%, 1,011 units).

Taunton, Massachusetts Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 223
Moved in 2018 to 2020 2,494
Moved in 2010 to 2017 4,498
Moved in 2000 to 2009 1,266
Moved in 1990 to 1999 361
Moved in 1989 or earlier 274

Median year renter moved into unit 2015

Most Taunton, Massachusetts renters (49%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 2% of them moved in 2021 or later. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Taunton, Massachusetts condos for rent is 2015.

Taunton, Massachusetts Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 1,634
1 vehicle available 4,713
2 vehicles available 1,976
3 vehicles available 642
4 vehicles available 88
5 or more vehicles available 63

When it comes to transportation options, 52% of Taunton, Massachusetts renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 22% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 18% have No vehicle available.

Taunton, Massachusetts Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 6,509
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 1,191
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 56
Walked 349
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 159
Worked at home 392

Taunton, Massachusetts Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 16,543
Moved within same county 1,688
Moved from different county within same state 939
Moved from different state 347
Moved from abroad 120

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Taunton, Massachusetts apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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