Studio Apartment Rent in Bellingham, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Bellingham, Massachusetts as of August 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $2,571 and +60% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bellingham
Compare Bellingham'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 | Fairhaven | $1,060 |
| 8 | Fitchburg | $1,080 |
| 9 | Pittsfield | $1,120 |
| 10 | Spencer | $1,160 |
| 11 | Ware | $1,160 |
| 12 | Webster | $1,160 |
| 13 | Fall River | $1,170 |
| 14 | Leominster | $1,190 |
| 15 | Lawrence | $1,290 |
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 | $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 Bellingham.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Bellingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin, MA | 4.4 mi | $2,000 | $-70 (-3%) |
| Woonsocket, RI | 5.5 mi | $1,170 | $-900 (-43%) |
| Milford, MA | 6.5 mi | $1,470 | $-600 (-29%) |
| Cumberland, RI | 8.2 mi | $1,170 | $-900 (-43%) |
| Hopkinton, MA | 11.1 mi | $2,440 | +$370 (+18%) |
| North Attleboro, MA | 12 mi | $2,000 | $-70 (-3%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 14 mi | $1,170 | $-900 (-43%) |
| North Providence, RI | 15.3 mi | $1,340 | $-730 (-35%) |
| Framingham, MA | 15.7 mi | $2,075 | +$5 (0%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 15.7 mi | $1,170 | $-900 (-43%) |
| Attleboro, MA | 15.9 mi | $1,370 | $-700 (-34%) |
| Natick, MA | 16.8 mi | $2,220 | +$150 (+7%) |
Studio rent in Bellingham — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Bellingham?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Bellingham, Massachusetts is $2,070 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $2,571.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Bellingham?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $82,800 ($6,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bellingham expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Bellingham's studio median of $2,070 is +60% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bellingham rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 111 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Bellingham ranks #71 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Bellingham?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Franklin ($2,000), Woonsocket ($1,170), Milford ($1,470).