1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Concord, MA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Concord, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $3,570 and +111% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Concord
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 Concord
Compare Concord'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 (this page) | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Concord.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Concord |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford, MA | 6.2 mi | $2,730 | $-210 (-7%) |
| Lexington, MA | 8.8 mi | $3,550 | +$610 (+21%) |
| Billerica, MA | 9.4 mi | $2,005 | $-935 (-32%) |
| Waltham, MA | 10.3 mi | $2,603 | $-337 (-11%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 10.3 mi | $1,890 | $-1,050 (-36%) |
| Burlington, MA | 11.6 mi | $2,730 | $-210 (-7%) |
| Wellesley, MA | 12.1 mi | $3,370 | +$430 (+15%) |
| Framingham, MA | 12.3 mi | $2,205 | $-735 (-25%) |
| Natick, MA | 12.3 mi | $2,350 | $-590 (-20%) |
| Lowell, MA | 12.7 mi | $1,565 | $-1,375 (-47%) |
| Belmont, MA | 13.5 mi | $2,720 | $-220 (-7%) |
| Newton, MA | 13.8 mi | $2,590 | $-350 (-12%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Concord — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Concord?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Concord, Massachusetts is $2,940 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $3,570.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Concord?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $117,600 ($9,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $56.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Concord expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Concord's 1-bedroom median of $2,940 is +111% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 98th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Concord rank for 1-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 1-bedroom data, Concord ranks #102 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Concord?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Bedford ($2,730), Billerica ($2,005), Waltham ($2,603).