Studio Apartment Rent in Framingham, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Framingham, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $2,360 and +61% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Framingham
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 Framingham
Compare Framingham'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Framingham.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Framingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natick, MA | 6.4 mi | $2,220 | +$145 (+7%) |
| Hopkinton, MA | 8.7 mi | $2,440 | +$365 (+18%) |
| Milford, MA | 11.3 mi | $1,470 | $-605 (-29%) |
| Wellesley, MA | 11.4 mi | $3,180 | +$1,105 (+53%) |
| Concord, MA | 12.3 mi | $2,780 | +$705 (+34%) |
| Franklin, MA | 15 mi | $2,000 | $-75 (-4%) |
| Waltham, MA | 15.2 mi | $2,463 | +$388 (+19%) |
| Bellingham, MA | 15.7 mi | $2,070 | $-5 (0%) |
| Lexington, MA | 16.8 mi | $3,360 | +$1,285 (+62%) |
| Newton, MA | 17 mi | $2,445 | +$370 (+18%) |
| Bedford, MA | 17.5 mi | $2,580 | +$505 (+24%) |
| Dedham, MA | 18.3 mi | $2,300 | +$225 (+11%) |
Studio rent in Framingham — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Framingham?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Framingham, Massachusetts is $2,075 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $2,360.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Framingham?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $83,000 ($6,917/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.90/hour at a full-time job.
Is Framingham expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Framingham's studio median of $2,075 is +61% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Framingham rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Framingham ranks #67 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Framingham?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Milford ($1,470), Franklin ($2,000), Bellingham ($2,070).