Barnstable County renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.
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On average, the cost of rent in Barnstable County is about $1,539 per month. This puts it in the 50th percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $1,591. Households in Barnstable County have a median income of $6,434 per month so the average renter in Barnstable County is spending roughly 24% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in Barnstable County, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Barnstable County is $585,454 right now, which is lower than counties nearby, meaning that rents in Barnstable County also tend to be lower versus these nearby counties.
Higher rent prices are common in the central parts of Barnstable County while lower rent rates are often available in southeastern areas.
Nearby Counties
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- Newport County, RI: less expensive rent prices
- Norfolk County, MA: more expensive rent prices
- Suffolk County, MA: more expensive rent prices
- Providence County, RI: less expensive rent prices
- Kent County, RI: less expensive rent prices
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