Studio Apartment Rent in Concord, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Concord, Massachusetts as of August 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $3,296 and +116% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Concord
Compare Concord'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 (this page) | $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 Concord.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Concord |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford, MA | 6.2 mi | $2,580 | $-200 (-7%) |
| Maynard, MA | 6.8 mi | $2,000 | $-780 (-28%) |
| Lexington, MA | 8.8 mi | $3,360 | +$580 (+21%) |
| Billerica, MA | 9.4 mi | $1,840 | $-940 (-34%) |
| Waltham, MA | 10.3 mi | $2,463 | $-317 (-11%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 10.3 mi | $1,735 | $-1,045 (-38%) |
| Burlington, MA | 11.6 mi | $2,580 | $-200 (-7%) |
| Wellesley, MA | 12.1 mi | $3,180 | +$400 (+14%) |
| Framingham, MA | 12.3 mi | $2,075 | $-705 (-25%) |
| Natick, MA | 12.3 mi | $2,220 | $-560 (-20%) |
| Lowell, MA | 12.7 mi | $1,408 | $-1,372 (-49%) |
| Belmont, MA | 13.5 mi | $2,570 | $-210 (-8%) |
Studio rent in Concord — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Concord?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Concord, Massachusetts is $2,780 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $3,296.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Concord?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $111,200 ($9,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $53.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Concord expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Concord's studio median of $2,780 is +116% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 99th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Concord rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 111 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Concord ranks #107 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Concord?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Bedford ($2,580), Maynard ($2,000), Billerica ($1,840).