Rent to own Homes in Massachusetts

In the year 1620, 102 men, women, and children set sail from England, hoping to begin anew in the New World. Though it was headed for Virginia, the Mayflower crossed the Atlantic and docked on Massachusetts' shores. The "pilgrims," as we now refer to them, were expecting to find a developed land full of opportunity. They were ill-equipped to deal with the uninhabited area and relied on the native population to teach them how to survive the wilderness, build homes, and work the land. Pilgrims celebrated their first harvest with a three-day festival, and we commemorate their sentiments by celebrating Thanksgiving every year.

The 35 million worldwide descendants of the original pilgrims will find a different Massachusetts today with a population of 6,892,503 across 7,800 square miles. Though the state is fully developed with several financial hubs and high-end communities, many areas throughout Massachusetts still resemble the colonial days when its residents were at the forefront of the Revolutionary War and the Industrial Revolution. As one of the original 13 colonies located along the Atlantic Ocean, the state always was-and still is-a desirable destination for people to live in and visit. If you're looking for a new hometown, you can choose between metropolitan, rural, urban, and historical communities by browsing through the rent-to-own homes available in Massachusetts.

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620 SOUTH AVE
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Weston
Single Family Home
Weston, MA 02493
4
4
5246 ft2
1980
126 G ST #2
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Telegraph Hill
Townhouse/Condo
South Boston, MA 02127
2
1
558 ft2
1900
5 Everett Ave #3
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Uphams Corner - Jones Hill
Single Family Home
Boston, MA 02125
2
1
677 ft2
1935
1 of 37 9 Hawthorne Pl
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West End
Townhouse/Condo
Boston, MA 02114
1
1
828 ft2
1967
6 Whittier Pl
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Townhouse/Condo
Boston, MA 02114
2
2
1272 ft2
1964
New
67 Cottage St FLOOR 3
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Jeffries Point - Airport
Townhouse/Condo
Boston, MA 02128
1
1
754 ft2
1899
New
963 Commercial St
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Townhouse/Condo
Provincetown, MA 02657
1
1
455 ft2
1950
1 of 37 110 Branch St
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Highlands
Townhouse/Condo
Lowell, MA 01851
4
2
1708 ft2
1895
53 Warren St
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High Street Neighborhood
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Newburyport, MA 01950
1
2
787 ft2
1995
1 of 8 15 Mass Ave
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Billerica
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Nutting Lake, MA 01865
3
2
0 ft2
1968
43 Westland Ave 409
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Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood
Townhouse/Condo
Boston, MA 02115
1
1
847 ft2
2014
65 MEADOW BROOK RD
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Marlborough
Single Family Home
Marlborough, MA 01752
4
2
1926 ft2
1964
74 PINE HILL CIR
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Piety Corner
Single Family Home
Waltham, MA 02451
3
4
2620 ft2
2018
15 PALMETTO AVE
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Single Family Home
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
3
2
1472 ft2
1984
1 of 9 51 Hemenway Street, Unit B1
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Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Boston, MA 02115
2
1
643 ft2
1900
Hot
1 of 36 107 SADDLE HILL RD
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Hopkinton
Single Family Home
Hopkinton, MA 01748
5
4
4400 ft2
1995
Hot
1 of 46 32 CAMERON ST
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Glendale
Townhouse/Condo
Everett, MA 02149
8
8
3880 ft2
2018
Hot
1 of 15 5 E WINDSOR RD
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Single Family Home
Worthington, MA 01098
2
1
1354 ft2
1981
1 of 19 81 BURRINGTON RD
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Single Family Home
West Brookfield, MA 01585
2
1
912 ft2
1966
Hot
1 of 11 11 HUTCHINSON RD
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Single Family Home
Sutton, MA 01590
4
3
2200 ft2
1977
Hot
1 of 31 282 EDGEWATER DR E
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Single Family Home
East Falmouth, MA 02536
3
2
1736 ft2
1954
Hot
1 of 36 32 PALO ALTO RD
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Sixteen Acres
Single Family Home
Springfield, MA 01128
4
3
1968 ft2
1968
1 of 10 767 Main St. Unit 13
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Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Harwichport, MA 02646
3
2
655 ft2
1955
1 of 14 25 MILLSTONE RD
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Readville
Single Family Home
Hyde Park, MA 02136
4
2
1450 ft2
1967
Hot
1 of 22 119 TRAILSIDE WAY
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Ashland
Townhouse/Condo
Ashland, MA 01721
2
2
1316 ft2
1984
Hot
1 of 21 22 MILLBROOK RD
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Beverly
Single Family Home
Beverly, MA 01915
3
1
1246 ft2
1958
Hot
1 of 32 25 CRESCENT AVE
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Single Family Home
Plymouth, MA 02360
4
2
2694 ft2
1922
Hot
1 of 27 55 EMPIRE ST #42
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Willimansett
Townhouse/Condo
Chicopee, MA 01013
2
2
800 ft2
1988
1 of 9 619 South Main Street
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Central Bradford
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Haverhill, MA 01835
2
1
1024 ft2
1986
1 of 28 3316 ACUSHNET AVE
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Far North End
Single Family Home
New Bedford, MA 02745
4
2
2040 ft2
2003
Hot
1 of 16 10 W CUDWORTH AVE
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Single Family Home
Assonet, MA 02702
4
2
2371 ft2
1975
1 of 24 13 Walden Drive, #5
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Natick
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Natick, MA 01760
2
2
936 ft2
1983
Hot
1 of 9 132 BULLOCK ST
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Rockdale North
Townhouse/Condo
New Bedford, MA 02740
6
2
1867 ft2
1916
1 of 6 14 Hallmark Gardens, #10
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Havenville
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Burlington, MA 01803
1
1
725 ft2
1970
1 of 10 155 LAUREL ST
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Single Family Home
Lee, MA 01238
3
2
1744 ft2
1896
1 of 31 16 RIVERVIEW ST
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Riverdale
Single Family Home
Dedham, MA 02026
3
2
1300 ft2
1923
Hot
1 of 3 168 COMPOS ST
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Somerset Historic Village
Single Family Home
Somerset, MA 02726
3
2
1664 ft2
1999
1 of 29 175 COTTAGE ST #615
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Chelsea
Townhouse/Condo
Chelsea, MA 02150
2
2
1166 ft2
2005
Hot
1 of 24 197 CANDLEWOOD LN
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Hanover
Single Family Home
Hanover, MA 02339
3
2
1616 ft2
1968
1 of 7 22 #2 Wisteria Street
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Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Salem, MA 01970
2
1
2383 ft2
1910
Hot
1 of 8 22 DEMARCO RD
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Sudbury
Single Family Home
Sudbury, MA 01776
4
2
2217 ft2
1955
Hot
1 of 18 23 NOEL DR
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Single Family Home
Ashburnham, MA 01430
2
2
1350 ft2
1963
Hot
1 of 20 23 SAINT JAMES PL
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Attleboro
Single Family Home
Attleboro, MA 02703
4
4
3198 ft2
2003
1 of 31 230 ANAWAN ST
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Single Family Home
Rehoboth, MA 02769
3
3
3773 ft2
1997
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Rent to own Homes in Cities Near Massachusetts

Average Cost of Living in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is generally an expensive place to live. The average cost of living in the state is 27.2% higher than the rest of the country due to the high cost of groceries, housing, utilities, and transportation. Cities like Cambridge and Boston are even less affordable, with costs of living that are 81.8% and 62.4% higher than the national average. However, many municipalities have more reasonable living costs. Gardner and Palmer Town are 6.3% and 6.9% lower than the U.S. average, and Springfield is 10.3% below average.

Average Home Prices in Massachusetts

You can find plenty of affordable housing in Massachusetts, but the median cost of a home in the state is $407,900, which is well above the U.S. average of $231,200. Cambridge and Boston are even higher at $807,200 and $602,000. Prices in Agawam Town are near average at $227,600, and homes in Gardner and Springfield are well below average at $182,000 and $165,800. Though many areas in the state have high housing costs, there are plenty of affordable rent-to-own homes in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Statistics

If you're interested in Massachusetts rent-to-own homes, don't forget to consider important factors in addition to monthly living costs, such as average commute, taxes, crime rates, etc. The following are some common Massachusetts statistics compared to the U.S. national average.

Massachusetts AveragesNational Averages
One-Way Commute29.3 minutes26.4 minutes
Violent Crime21.122.7
Property Crime23.535.4
Unemployment Rate2.9%3.9%
Income Tax Rate5.1%4.6%
Air Quality6558
Water Quality4055
Median Household Income$67,846$53,482
Median Property Taxes$4,500$2,200
Utilities$470/month$112/month
Monthly Rent$1,220$1,470
Median Home Cost$407,900$231,200
Median Home Age57 years40 years

Popular Massachusetts Cities

Boston was at the heart of the state's revolutionary spirit from the beginning. The Boston Tea Party and the Boston Massacre are two examples of the city expressing its desire to govern and develop without British influence. There are currently 692,600 people living in Boston, the capital and most populous city in Massachusetts. The city is the focal point of the Greater Boston Area, which has a Gross Metro Product of $251.1 billion. In addition to its modern-day prominence, Boston is proud of its past, and the city displays its historical significance at locations throughout Boston.

Cambridge and its surrounding area are famously known as an educational region with hundreds of schools of higher learning and several hundred thousand students. Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are located in Cambridge. The city has 118,927 residents living on 6.39 square miles. Its 13% population increase since 2010 despite having high housing costs is a testament to the city's desirability. The Alewife Brook Reservation provides a natural oasis within the town, while the annual Cambridge Arts River Festival brings the people together and gives this city a small-town feel.

Westford's population increased from 21,951 to 24,817 over the past decade. This 30-square-mile municipality was settled in 1655 and incorporated as a town in 1729. Residents of this suburban town enjoy ponds with beaches, several parks, and hundreds of historical homes. Old-time charm in Westford meets modern attractions such as Kimball Farm, which offers mini-golf, batting cages, bumper cars and boats, and arcades. To maintain a sense of community and belonging, there's always an event or club meeting going on in Westford.

Popular Amenities and Attractions in Massachusetts

Massachusetts soldiers were the first to fight in the Revolutionary War, and the state offers many opportunities that help visitors delve into what transpired in the late 18th century as the U.S. battled for its freedom. The Minute Man National Historical Park is a comprehensive study guide for Massachusetts' involvement in the war. Costumed escorts lead tours through actual battleground and strategic sites to create a living experience of the Revolutionary Way's first battles. The park also has 11 historic homes that date back to as early as 1692 and preserve the history of its centuries of dwellers.

There are many ways to enjoy Massachusetts, including taking advantage of its location along the Atlantic Ocean. Cape Cod is a landmass that protrudes into the Atlantic and attracts millions of yearly visitors. There are 15 towns on Cape Cod, and each of them is uniquely appealing. Interesting shops, local events, and stunning ocean views abound in the area. After frolicking at the beach and walking the Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary trails, settle down for some fresh seafood and let the incoming Atlantic wave relax you.

People are drawn to Massachusetts' mix of neighborhoods and historical appeal. This state is also big on festivals and local pride, which brings people from all walks of life together as a community. So you're sure to feel welcome if you decide to make this state your new home!