1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bedford, MA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Bedford, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +5% lower than the citywide median of $2,863 and +96% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Bedford
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bedford
Compare Bedford's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $1,120 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $1,120 |
| 3 | New Bedford | $1,120 |
| 4 | Westfield | $1,160 |
| 5 | Spencer | $1,170 |
| 6 | Webster | $1,170 |
| 7 | Gardner | $1,180 |
| 8 | Springfield | $1,215 |
| 9 | Fall River | $1,260 |
| 10 | Fitchburg | $1,260 |
| 11 | Pittsfield | $1,280 |
| 12 | Leominster | $1,390 |
| 13 | Clinton | $1,410 |
| 14 | Haverhill | $1,447 |
| 15 | Lawrence | $1,450 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $3,550 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,370 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,310 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,254 |
| 5 | Concord | $2,940 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $2,840 |
| 7 | Somerville | $2,787 |
| 8 | Burlington | $2,730 |
| 9 | Bedford (this page) | $2,730 |
| 10 | Belmont | $2,720 |
| 11 | Boston | $2,698 |
| 12 | Ashland | $2,650 |
| 13 | Winchester | $2,620 |
| 14 | Swampscott | $2,620 |
| 15 | Medford | $2,620 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Bedford.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Bedford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billerica, MA | 4.5 mi | $2,005 | $-725 (-27%) |
| Lexington, MA | 5.1 mi | $3,550 | +$820 (+30%) |
| Burlington, MA | 5.5 mi | $2,730 | — |
| Concord, MA | 6.2 mi | $2,940 | +$210 (+8%) |
| Waltham, MA | 8.4 mi | $2,603 | $-127 (-5%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 8.6 mi | $2,480 | $-250 (-9%) |
| Woburn, MA | 8.8 mi | $2,490 | $-240 (-9%) |
| Arlington, MA | 9.8 mi | $2,325 | $-405 (-15%) |
| Winchester, MA | 10 mi | $2,620 | $-110 (-4%) |
| Belmont, MA | 10 mi | $2,720 | $-10 (0%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 10 mi | $1,890 | $-840 (-31%) |
| Lowell, MA | 10.2 mi | $1,565 | $-1,165 (-43%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Bedford — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bedford?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Bedford, Massachusetts is $2,730 per month. This is +5% below the citywide median of $2,863.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Bedford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $109,200 ($9,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $52.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bedford expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bedford's 1-bedroom median of $2,730 is +96% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 97th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bedford rank for 1-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 1-bedroom data, Bedford ranks #98 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Bedford?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Billerica ($2,005), Waltham ($2,603), Tewksbury ($2,480).