Studio Apartment Rent in Brockton, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Brockton, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $2,406 and +17% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Brockton
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 Brockton
Compare Brockton'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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Brockton.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Brockton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoughton, MA | 5.1 mi | $2,110 | +$600 (+40%) |
| Randolph, MA | 6.8 mi | $2,200 | +$690 (+46%) |
| Bridgewater, MA | 8.5 mi | $1,880 | +$370 (+25%) |
| Canton, MA | 8.8 mi | $2,430 | +$920 (+61%) |
| Braintree, MA | 9.2 mi | $2,120 | +$610 (+40%) |
| Sharon, MA | 9.8 mi | $2,450 | +$940 (+62%) |
| Weymouth, MA | 10.4 mi | $2,033 | +$523 (+35%) |
| Mansfield, MA | 12.7 mi | $2,000 | +$490 (+32%) |
| Norwood, MA | 13 mi | $2,160 | +$650 (+43%) |
| Hanover, MA | 13.2 mi | $2,000 | +$490 (+32%) |
| Quincy, MA | 13.3 mi | $2,183 | +$673 (+45%) |
| Hingham, MA | 14.6 mi | $2,370 | +$860 (+57%) |
Studio rent in Brockton — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Brockton?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Brockton, Massachusetts is $1,510 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $2,406.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Brockton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $60,400 ($5,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Brockton expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Brockton's studio median of $1,510 is +17% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 66th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Brockton rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Brockton ranks #25 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Brockton?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Brockton.