2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bellingham, MA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Bellingham, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's the same as the citywide median and +56% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Bedford | $1,380 |
| 2 | Chicopee | $1,390 |
| 3 | Holyoke | $1,390 |
| 4 | Westfield | $1,440 |
| 5 | Gardner | $1,470 |
| 6 | Spencer | $1,500 |
| 7 | Webster | $1,500 |
| 8 | Springfield | $1,510 |
| 9 | Fall River | $1,530 |
| 10 | Fitchburg | $1,570 |
| 11 | Pittsfield | $1,630 |
| 12 | Leominster | $1,740 |
| 13 | Attleboro | $1,800 |
| 14 | Clinton | $1,820 |
| 15 | Worcester | $1,878 |
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 | $3,140 |
| 15 | Winchester | $3,100 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Bellingham.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Bellingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin, MA | 4.4 mi | $2,550 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Woonsocket, RI | 5.5 mi | $1,530 | $-1,060 (-41%) |
| Milford, MA | 6.5 mi | $2,150 | $-440 (-17%) |
| Cumberland, RI | 8.2 mi | $1,530 | $-1,060 (-41%) |
| Hopkinton, MA | 11.1 mi | $3,060 | +$470 (+18%) |
| North Attleboro, MA | 12 mi | $2,550 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 14 mi | $1,530 | $-1,060 (-41%) |
| North Providence, RI | 15.3 mi | $1,760 | $-830 (-32%) |
| Framingham, MA | 15.7 mi | $2,620 | +$30 (+1%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 15.7 mi | $1,530 | $-1,060 (-41%) |
| Attleboro, MA | 15.9 mi | $1,800 | $-790 (-31%) |
| Natick, MA | 16.8 mi | $2,780 | +$190 (+7%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Bellingham — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Bellingham?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Bellingham, Massachusetts is $2,590 per month. This is in line with the citywide median of $2,584.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Bellingham?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $103,600 ($8,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $49.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bellingham expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bellingham's 2-bedroom median of $2,590 is +56% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 88th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bellingham rank for 2-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 2-bedroom data, Bellingham ranks #63 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Bellingham?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Franklin ($2,550), Woonsocket ($1,530), Milford ($2,150).