1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bellingham, MA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Bellingham, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $2,584 and +57% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Bellingham
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 Bellingham
Compare Bellingham'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 | $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 Bellingham.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Bellingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin, MA | 4.4 mi | $2,140 | $-50 (-2%) |
| Woonsocket, RI | 5.5 mi | $1,260 | $-930 (-42%) |
| Milford, MA | 6.5 mi | $1,640 | $-550 (-25%) |
| Cumberland, RI | 8.2 mi | $1,260 | $-930 (-42%) |
| Hopkinton, MA | 11.1 mi | $2,580 | +$390 (+18%) |
| North Attleboro, MA | 12 mi | $2,140 | $-50 (-2%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 14 mi | $1,260 | $-930 (-42%) |
| North Providence, RI | 15.3 mi | $1,440 | $-750 (-34%) |
| Framingham, MA | 15.7 mi | $2,205 | +$15 (+1%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 15.7 mi | $1,260 | $-930 (-42%) |
| Attleboro, MA | 15.9 mi | $1,470 | $-720 (-33%) |
| Natick, MA | 16.8 mi | $2,350 | +$160 (+7%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Bellingham — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bellingham?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Bellingham, Massachusetts is $2,190 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $2,584.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Bellingham?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $87,600 ($7,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $42.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bellingham expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bellingham's 1-bedroom median of $2,190 is +57% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 89th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bellingham rank for 1-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 1-bedroom data, Bellingham ranks #66 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Bellingham?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Franklin ($2,140), Woonsocket ($1,260), Milford ($1,640).