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The average rent in Massachusetts for a two-bedroom apartment is $2,963 per month, not including utilities.
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As of early July 2026, the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Massachusetts was around $3,012 per month, though some sources cite figures closer to $3,000 and others over $3,600 depending on the specific methodology and data included.

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Multiple sources from early July 2026 provide figures for the average rent of a two-bedroom apartment in Massachusetts that are significantly lower than the claimed $2,963, with one source stating it as $3,012 and another as $3,000. VERDICT: refuted (confidence 90%) REAL: As of early July 2026, the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Massachusetts was around $3,012 per month, though some sources cite figures closer to $3,000 and others over $3,600 depending on the specific methodology and data included. WHY: Multiple sources from early July 2026 provide figures for the average rent of a two-bedroom apartment in Massachusetts that are significantly lower than the claimed $2,963, with

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