Studio Apartment Rent in Boxboro, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Boxboro, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $1,938 and +14% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Boxboro
Compare Boxboro'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 | $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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Boxboro.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Boxboro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord, MA | 10.9 mi | $2,780 | +$1,306 (+89%) |
| Clinton, MA | 12.7 mi | $1,400 | $-74 (-5%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 13.5 mi | $1,735 | +$261 (+18%) |
| Framingham, MA | 13.9 mi | $2,075 | +$601 (+41%) |
| Bedford, MA | 16.5 mi | $2,580 | +$1,106 (+75%) |
| Lowell, MA | 17.5 mi | $1,408 | $-66 (-4%) |
| Billerica, MA | 17.9 mi | $1,840 | +$366 (+25%) |
| Hopkinton, MA | 18.1 mi | $2,440 | +$966 (+66%) |
| Natick, MA | 18.3 mi | $2,220 | +$746 (+51%) |
| Shrewsbury, MA | 19.2 mi | $1,950 | +$476 (+32%) |
| Lexington, MA | 19.7 mi | $3,360 | +$1,886 (+128%) |
| Waltham, MA | 20.8 mi | $2,463 | +$989 (+67%) |
Studio rent in Boxboro — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Boxboro?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Boxboro, Massachusetts is $1,474 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $1,938.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Boxboro?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,960 ($4,913/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Boxboro expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Boxboro's studio median of $1,474 is +14% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 64th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Boxboro rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Boxboro ranks #24 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Boxboro?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Clinton ($1,400), Lowell ($1,408).