1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Boxboro, MA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Boxboro, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $1,938 and +13% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Boxboro
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 Boxboro
Compare Boxboro'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? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Boxboro.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Boxboro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord, MA | 10.9 mi | $2,940 | +$1,363 (+86%) |
| Clinton, MA | 12.7 mi | $1,410 | $-167 (-11%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 13.5 mi | $1,890 | +$313 (+20%) |
| Framingham, MA | 13.9 mi | $2,205 | +$628 (+40%) |
| Bedford, MA | 16.5 mi | $2,730 | +$1,153 (+73%) |
| Lowell, MA | 17.5 mi | $1,565 | $-12 (-1%) |
| Billerica, MA | 17.9 mi | $2,005 | +$428 (+27%) |
| Hopkinton, MA | 18.1 mi | $2,580 | +$1,003 (+64%) |
| Natick, MA | 18.3 mi | $2,350 | +$773 (+49%) |
| Shrewsbury, MA | 19.2 mi | $1,960 | +$383 (+24%) |
| Lexington, MA | 19.7 mi | $3,550 | +$1,973 (+125%) |
| Waltham, MA | 20.8 mi | $2,603 | +$1,026 (+65%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Boxboro — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Boxboro?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Boxboro, Massachusetts is $1,577 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $1,938.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Boxboro?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $63,080 ($5,257/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.33/hour at a full-time job.
Is Boxboro expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Boxboro's 1-bedroom median of $1,577 is +13% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 62th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Boxboro rank for 1-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 1-bedroom data, Boxboro ranks #24 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Boxboro?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Clinton ($1,410), Lowell ($1,565).