2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Ashland, MA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Ashland, Massachusetts as of August 2026. That's +10% higher than the citywide median of $2,844 and +90% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Ashland
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Ashland
Compare Ashland's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Bedford | $1,380 |
| 2 | Chicopee | $1,390 |
| 3 | Holyoke | $1,390 |
| 4 | Fairhaven | $1,420 |
| 5 | Westfield | $1,440 |
| 6 | Gardner | $1,470 |
| 7 | Spencer | $1,500 |
| 8 | Ware | $1,500 |
| 9 | Webster | $1,500 |
| 10 | Springfield | $1,510 |
| 11 | Fall River | $1,530 |
| 12 | Fitchburg | $1,570 |
| 13 | Pittsfield | $1,630 |
| 14 | Leominster | $1,740 |
| 15 | Attleboro | $1,800 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $4,210 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,990 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,923 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,858 |
| 5 | Concord | $3,480 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $3,370 |
| 7 | Westford | $3,360 |
| 8 | Somerville | $3,303 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $3,250 |
| 10 | Burlington | $3,240 |
| 11 | Bedford | $3,230 |
| 12 | Belmont | $3,220 |
| 13 | Boston | $3,200 |
| 14 | Ashland (this page) | $3,140 |
| 15 | Winchester | $3,100 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Ashland.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Ashland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham, MA | 3.8 mi | $2,620 | $-520 (-17%) |
| Hopkinton, MA | 5.2 mi | $3,060 | $-80 (-3%) |
| Milford, MA | 7.6 mi | $2,150 | $-990 (-32%) |
| Natick, MA | 8.8 mi | $2,780 | $-360 (-11%) |
| Maynard, MA | 11.7 mi | $2,550 | $-590 (-19%) |
| Bellingham, MA | 12.5 mi | $2,590 | $-550 (-18%) |
| Franklin, MA | 12.7 mi | $2,550 | $-590 (-19%) |
| Wellesley, MA | 14.2 mi | $3,990 | +$850 (+27%) |
| Concord, MA | 16 mi | $3,480 | +$340 (+11%) |
| Shrewsbury, MA | 16.7 mi | $2,530 | $-610 (-19%) |
| Woonsocket, RI | 17.8 mi | $1,530 | $-1,610 (-51%) |
| Clinton, MA | 18.3 mi | $1,820 | $-1,320 (-42%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Ashland — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Ashland?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Ashland, Massachusetts is $3,140 per month. This is +10% higher than the citywide median of $2,844.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Ashland?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $125,600 ($10,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $60.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ashland expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Ashland's 2-bedroom median of $3,140 is +90% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 96th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ashland rank for 2-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 111 cities in Massachusetts with 2-bedroom data, Ashland ranks #98 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Ashland?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Framingham ($2,620), Hopkinton ($3,060), Milford ($2,150).