Studio Apartment Rent in Fitchburg, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fitchburg, Massachusetts as of August 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $1,784 and +16% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Fitchburg
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 Fitchburg
Compare Fitchburg'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 (this page) | $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 | $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 Fitchburg.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Fitchburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton, MA | 14.8 mi | $1,400 | +$320 (+30%) |
| Worcester, MA | 21.7 mi | $1,448 | +$368 (+34%) |
| Shrewsbury, MA | 21.9 mi | $1,950 | +$870 (+81%) |
| Maynard, MA | 27.2 mi | $2,000 | +$920 (+85%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 30.7 mi | $1,735 | +$655 (+61%) |
| Hopkinton, MA | 31.4 mi | $2,440 | +$1,360 (+126%) |
| Concord, MA | 32.3 mi | $2,780 | +$1,700 (+157%) |
| Framingham, MA | 32.6 mi | $2,075 | +$995 (+92%) |
| Milford, MA | 35.8 mi | $1,470 | +$390 (+36%) |
| Bedford, MA | 37.4 mi | $2,580 | +$1,500 (+139%) |
| Natick, MA | 38.4 mi | $2,220 | +$1,140 (+106%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 40.7 mi | $2,230 | +$1,150 (+106%) |
Studio rent in Fitchburg — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Fitchburg?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Fitchburg, Massachusetts is $1,080 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $1,784.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Fitchburg?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,200 ($3,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fitchburg expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Fitchburg's studio median of $1,080 is +16% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 33th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fitchburg rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 111 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Fitchburg ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Fitchburg?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Fitchburg.