2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Holyoke, MA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Holyoke, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $1,799 and +16% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Holyoke
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 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Holyoke
Compare Holyoke's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Bedford | $1,380 |
| 2 | Chicopee | $1,390 |
| 3 | Holyoke (this page) | $1,390 |
| 4 | Westfield | $1,440 |
| 5 | Gardner | $1,470 |
| 6 | Spencer | $1,500 |
| 7 | Webster | $1,500 |
| 8 | Springfield | $1,510 |
| 9 | Fall River | $1,530 |
| 10 | Fitchburg | $1,570 |
| 11 | Pittsfield | $1,630 |
| 12 | Leominster | $1,740 |
| 13 | Attleboro | $1,800 |
| 14 | Clinton | $1,820 |
| 15 | Worcester | $1,878 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $4,210 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,990 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,923 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,858 |
| 5 | Concord | $3,480 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $3,370 |
| 7 | Westford | $3,360 |
| 8 | Somerville | $3,303 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $3,250 |
| 10 | Burlington | $3,240 |
| 11 | Bedford | $3,230 |
| 12 | Belmont | $3,220 |
| 13 | Boston | $3,200 |
| 14 | Ashland | $3,140 |
| 15 | Winchester | $3,100 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Holyoke.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Holyoke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee, MA | 4.8 mi | $1,390 | — |
| Westfield, MA | 9.8 mi | $1,440 | +$50 (+4%) |
| Amherst, MA | 16.5 mi | $1,910 | +$520 (+37%) |
| West Hartford, CT | 31.5 mi | $1,870 | +$480 (+35%) |
| Glastonbury, CT | 35.5 mi | $2,080 | +$690 (+50%) |
| Farmington, CT | 36.3 mi | $2,250 | +$860 (+62%) |
| Torrington, CT | 42.6 mi | $1,400 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Southington, CT | 44.1 mi | $1,690 | +$300 (+22%) |
| Middletown, CT | 45.8 mi | $1,710 | +$320 (+23%) |
| Meriden, CT | 47.7 mi | $1,655 | +$265 (+19%) |
| Waterbury, CT | 52.7 mi | $1,405 | +$15 (+1%) |
| Naugatuck, CT | 57.4 mi | $1,590 | +$200 (+14%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Holyoke — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Holyoke?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Holyoke, Massachusetts is $1,390 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $1,799.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Holyoke?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $55,600 ($4,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Holyoke expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Holyoke's 2-bedroom median of $1,390 is +16% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 32th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Holyoke rank for 2-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 2-bedroom data, Holyoke ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Holyoke?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Holyoke.