2026 Quincy Apartment Rental Market Report

Quincy has grown into one of Greater Boston's most attractive and consistent suburban apartment markets. Fueled by ongoing redevelopment, multiple MBTA Red Line stations, and its reputation as a more affordable alternative to Boston and Cambridge, the city has attracted a growing mix of renters over the past decade. Unlike many Boston neighborhoods, Quincy is not heavily dependent on student housing demand. Its rental market tends to be driven by long-term demographic and employment trends rather than the annual academic leasing cycle.

That makes Quincy's 2026 data particularly compelling.

While much of the conversation surrounding Greater Boston's rental market has focused on softer international student enrollment and a slower-than-normal leasing season, Quincy's inventory has also increased dramatically despite having little exposure to those factors. Available apartments in Quincy have more than doubled compared to a year ago, suggesting the current rise in inventory extends beyond traditional student markets and may instead reflect broader economic forces affecting renter behavior throughout Eastern Massachusetts.

At the same time, rents continue climbing at a healthy pace, reinforcing that Quincy remains a fundamentally strong rental market despite the increase in available inventory.

2026 Quincy Real-Time Availability Rate

Quincy's Real-Time Availability Rate (RTAR) currently stands at 2.72%, up from 1.33% one year ago, representing a +104.51% year-over-year increase. Compared with 1.51% two years ago, availability has increased +80.13%.

On paper, those percentage gains are significant. However, the longer-term historical trend provides important context. Unlike many Boston neighborhoods where inventory fluctuates dramatically around the academic calendar, Quincy's availability has historically followed a much steadier seasonal pattern. The result is a market that experiences little seasonality and fewer dramatic swings in supply.

As such, the current inventory increase shines light on a concerning trend. Because Quincy operates largely outside the student housing ecosystem, its RTAR increase suggests the broader increase in apartment availability seen across Greater Boston cannot be attributed solely to weaker student demand or changing enrollment patterns. Instead, the data points toward a regional market that is gradually becoming less supply constrained, possibly due to a weak labor market and economic uncertainty.

Even with inventory doubling over the past year, Quincy's RTAR remains relatively modest in absolute terms. The market is offering renters more options than it did a year ago, but supply remains well below levels typically associated with a renter's market.

2026 Quincy Real-Time Vacancy Rate

Quincy's Real-Time Vacancy Rate (RTVR) currently stands at 1.97%, compared with 0.49% one year ago, representing a +302.04% increase year over year. Compared with 1.08% two years ago, vacancy has increased +82.41%.

While those vacancy increases appear drastic, they are measured against exceptionally low RTVR levels that left little room for movement. A vacancy rate below one-half of one percent is extraordinarily tight and rarely sustainable over extended periods.

Today's vacancy rate paints a healthier picture. At just under 2%, Quincy remains a competitive market where apartments continue leasing without prolonged vacancy. Rather than signaling oversupply, the increase suggests the market has shifted away from the extreme scarcity that characterized much of the post-pandemic period.

For renters, this means more negotiating power and a wider selection of available apartments. For landlords, it means pricing strategy and property presentation are becoming increasingly important as competition gradually returns to the marketplace.

2026 Quincy Average Rent Price

The average monthly rent in Quincy currently stands at $2,511, representing a +6.40% increase compared with one year ago and a +10.23% increase over the past two years.  Compared to the average monthly rent for Boston apartments ($3,415),  Quincy is -36% less expensive.

According to our real-time Quincy apartment data, recent pricing trends have remained relatively stable. Average rents are down just -0.12% over the past 30 days, while increasing +1.17% over the past 90 days and +3.38% over the past 180 days.

One of the more surprising aspects of Quincy's 2026 data is that rents have continued to appreciate despite the substantial increase in both availability and vacancy. In many markets, a doubling of inventory would be expected to slow pricing much more dramatically. Instead, Quincy's steady demand base has continued supporting healthy rent growth, reinforcing the city's appeal among renters seeking value relative to Boston while maintaining convenient transit access and urban amenities.

This suggests that although renters now enjoy more choices than they did a year ago, demand remains sufficiently strong to prevent any meaningful downward pressure on pricing.

At the unit level, prices for 2 bedrooms in Quincy rose the most over the last 12 months, up +4.34% year-over-year.  Prices for larger 3-bedroom apartments dropped -9.71% since last June.  Rent prices for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments rose +1.45% and 4.34% respectively.

2026 Quincy Rental Market Forecast

The second half of 2026 may prove especially revealing for Greater Boston’s rental market.  Unlike neighborhoods where seasonal student demand can quickly alter market conditions, Quincy provides a clearer window into the broader health of Greater Boston's suburban rental economy.

If apartment supply begins contracting over the next eight weeks, it would suggest that renter demand remains fundamentally healthy despite a sluggish start to the leasing season. If available inventory stays high or continues building, it may indicate that broader economic conditions, including rising unemployment, consumer caution, and slower new construction, are beginning to play a larger role in shaping regional rental demand.

The market is also adapting to the effects of evolving housing policy.  Last year's broker fee bill is already changing the dynamics of how landlords and renters negotiate leases. Last year, 70.59% of available units were listed as full fee paid by the tenant. At that time, there weren’t any no fee apartments in Quincy on the market.  One year later, just 54.05% of available apartments in Quincy are requiring the tenant to pay the full broker’s fee, with 27.03% of listings being advertised as no-fee for the tenant. As more landlords absorb costs that were historically paid by tenants, pricing strategies and marketing practices will continue to change as we move forward.

% Quincy Landlords Paying Broker's Fees 7/2026

% Quincy Landlords Paying Broker's Fees 7/2025

Overall, Quincy remains one of Greater Boston's steadiest suburban rental markets. Demand continues to support meaningful rent growth, vacancy remains relatively low, and inventory, while elevated compared with recent years, is still well within historical norms. The city appears to be transitioning toward a healthier market balance rather than entering a correction.

If current trends continue, we expect rent growth to moderate into the 3-5% range through the remainder of 2026 while inventory gradually recedes following the peak leasing season. Because Quincy sits somewhat outside the traditional student housing cycle, its performance over the coming months may provide one of the clearest signals of where the broader Greater Boston rental market is headed next.  We will continue to monitor these trends as they develop here on https://bostonpads.com.