Studio Apartment Rent in Bedford, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Bedford, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $2,863 and +100% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bedford
Compare Bedford'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 (this page) | $2,580 |
| 10 | Belmont | $2,570 |
| 11 | Boston | $2,544 |
| 12 | Ashland | $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 Bedford.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Bedford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billerica, MA | 4.5 mi | $1,840 | $-740 (-29%) |
| Lexington, MA | 5.1 mi | $3,360 | +$780 (+30%) |
| Burlington, MA | 5.5 mi | $2,580 | — |
| Concord, MA | 6.2 mi | $2,780 | +$200 (+8%) |
| Waltham, MA | 8.4 mi | $2,463 | $-117 (-5%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 8.6 mi | $2,230 | $-350 (-14%) |
| Woburn, MA | 8.8 mi | $2,350 | $-230 (-9%) |
| Arlington, MA | 9.8 mi | $2,200 | $-380 (-15%) |
| Winchester, MA | 10 mi | $2,470 | $-110 (-4%) |
| Belmont, MA | 10 mi | $2,570 | $-10 (0%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 10 mi | $1,735 | $-845 (-33%) |
| Lowell, MA | 10.2 mi | $1,408 | $-1,172 (-45%) |
Studio rent in Bedford — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Bedford?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Bedford, Massachusetts is $2,580 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $2,863.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Bedford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $103,200 ($8,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $49.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bedford expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Bedford's studio median of $2,580 is +100% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 97th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bedford rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Bedford ranks #98 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Bedford?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Billerica ($1,840), Waltham ($2,463), Tewksbury ($2,230).