Rentometer, Inc. | Data as of 10/23/2025
The Berkshire County rental market offers a diverse mix of apartments and singleâfamily homes, catering to students, professionals, and families drawn to the regionâs renowned cultural and natural amenities. Urbanâstyle apartments are plentiful in hubs such as Pittsfield and North Adams, while quieter residential options abound in historic towns like Lenox, Great Barrington, and Stockbridge, where leafy streets lead to galleries, theaters, and outdoor recreation areas. Proximity to attractions such as Tanglewood, the Norman Rockwell Museum, and the scenic Appalachian Trail adds a lifestyle appeal that complements the steady demand for quality rental housing.
Apartment rentals tend to fall in the $1400s for oneâbedroom units and rise modestly for larger layouts, with twoâbedroom spaces generally positioned in the $1400â$1500 range and threeâbedroom apartments reaching the $3,200 level. Standalone houses provide additional flexibility; oneâbedroom homes often rent in the $1,400â$1,500 range, while threeâbedroom homes typically command rates around $2,600â$2,800. Larger family homes with four or more bedrooms can exceed the $20,000 range, reflecting the premium placed on spacious living in the countyâs most soughtâafter neighborhoods.
Beyond price points, renters value the Berkshire Countyâs blend of smallâtown charm and cultural vitality. Easy access to outdoor activitiesâfrom skiing on the slopes of Jiminy Peak to hiking the rolling hills of the Berkshiresâcombined with a vibrant arts scene ensures that both shortâterm and longâterm tenants find a welcoming community that balances convenience with a high quality of life.
| Property Type | Bedrooms | Average | Median | Min - Max | 25th - 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 1 Bedroom | $1,412 | $1,400 | $825 - $2,100 | $1,277 - $1,500 |
| Apartment | 2 Bedroom | $1,526 | $1,450 | $500 - $3,300 | $1,200 - $1,700 |
| Apartment | 3 Bedroom | $3,200 | $3,500 | $2,600 - $3,500 | $2,600 - $3,500 |
| House | 1 Bedroom | $1,451 | $1,500 | $1,104 - $1,750 | $1,104 - $1,750 |
| House | 3 Bedroom | $2,787 | $2,600 | $2,400 - $3,800 | $2,500 - $3,000 |
| House | 4+ Bedroom | $26,275 | $3,100 | $400 - $98,500 | $2,600 - $98,500 |
In the current period, the average rent in Berkshire was
$1,416 for 1 Bedroom,
$1,749 for 2 Bedroom,
$2,900 for 3 Bedroom, and
$34,900 for 4+ Bedroom.
Note: This analysis includes only bedroom types with sufficient data.
Data provided by Rentometer, Inc.