Studio Apartment Rent in Ashland, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ashland, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $2,777 and +94% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Ashland
Compare Ashland's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Massachusetts
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $970 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $970 |
| 3 | Westfield | $1,000 |
| 4 | Gardner | $1,010 |
| 5 | New Bedford | $1,030 |
| 6 | Springfield | $1,055 |
| 7 | Fitchburg | $1,080 |
| 8 | Pittsfield | $1,120 |
| 9 | Spencer | $1,160 |
| 10 | Webster | $1,160 |
| 11 | Fall River | $1,170 |
| 12 | Leominster | $1,190 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $1,290 |
| 14 | Haverhill | $1,300 |
| 15 | Amherst | $1,330 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Massachusetts
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $3,360 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,180 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,133 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,080 |
| 5 | Concord | $2,780 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $2,690 |
| 7 | Somerville | $2,633 |
| 8 | Burlington | $2,580 |
| 9 | Bedford | $2,580 |
| 10 | Belmont | $2,570 |
| 11 | Boston | $2,544 |
| 12 | Ashland (this page) | $2,500 |
| 13 | Winchester | $2,470 |
| 14 | Swampscott | $2,470 |
| 15 | Medford | $2,470 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Ashland.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Ashland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham, MA | 3.8 mi | $2,075 | $-425 (-17%) |
| Hopkinton, MA | 5.2 mi | $2,440 | $-60 (-2%) |
| Milford, MA | 7.6 mi | $1,470 | $-1,030 (-41%) |
| Natick, MA | 8.8 mi | $2,220 | $-280 (-11%) |
| Bellingham, MA | 12.5 mi | $2,070 | $-430 (-17%) |
| Franklin, MA | 12.7 mi | $2,000 | $-500 (-20%) |
| Wellesley, MA | 14.2 mi | $3,180 | +$680 (+27%) |
| Concord, MA | 16 mi | $2,780 | +$280 (+11%) |
| Shrewsbury, MA | 16.7 mi | $1,950 | $-550 (-22%) |
| Woonsocket, RI | 17.8 mi | $1,170 | $-1,330 (-53%) |
| Clinton, MA | 18.3 mi | $1,400 | $-1,100 (-44%) |
| Waltham, MA | 18.6 mi | $2,463 | $-37 (-1%) |
Studio rent in Ashland — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ashland?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ashland, Massachusetts is $2,500 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $2,777.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Ashland?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $100,000 ($8,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $48.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ashland expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ashland's studio median of $2,500 is +94% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 97th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ashland rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Ashland ranks #95 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ashland?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Framingham ($2,075), Hopkinton ($2,440), Milford ($1,470).