Rent in Shrewsbury, MA
Across Shrewsbury's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,127 a month, with figures from $2,043–$2,211. The highest typical rent is in 01545 ($2,211) and the lowest in 01546 ($2,043). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Worcester County pay about 1.28% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,737 | $1,577–$1,897 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $1,673 | $1,587–$1,759 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $2,127 | $2,043–$2,211 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $2,632 | $2,560–$2,704 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $3,070 | $2,915–$3,224 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Shrewsbury ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Shrewsbury, MA?
- About $2,127 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,043–$2,211. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Shrewsbury, MA?
- About $1,673 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,587–$1,759. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Shrewsbury, MA?
- About $2,632 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,560–$2,704. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Shrewsbury, MA?
- About $1,737 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,577–$1,897. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Shrewsbury, MA?
- About $3,070 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,915–$3,224. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Shrewsbury ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 01545 has the highest typical rent at $2,211 a month, and 01546 the lowest at $2,043.
- What is the property tax rate in Shrewsbury, MA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Worcester County pay a typical 1.28% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Shrewsbury rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).