Studio Apartment Rent in Holyoke, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Holyoke, Massachusetts as of August 2026. That's +46% lower than the citywide median of $1,796 and +25% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Holyoke
Compare Holyoke's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Massachusetts
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $970 |
| 2 | Holyoke (this page) | $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 | $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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Holyoke.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Holyoke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee, MA | 4.8 mi | $970 | — |
| Westfield, MA | 9.8 mi | $1,000 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Amherst, MA | 16.5 mi | $1,330 | +$360 (+37%) |
| West Hartford, CT | 31.5 mi | $1,280 | +$310 (+32%) |
| Glastonbury, CT | 35.5 mi | $1,430 | +$460 (+47%) |
| Farmington, CT | 36.3 mi | $1,540 | +$570 (+59%) |
| Torrington, CT | 42.6 mi | $960 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Middletown, CT | 45.8 mi | $1,170 | +$200 (+21%) |
| Meriden, CT | 47.7 mi | $1,260 | +$290 (+30%) |
| Waterbury, CT | 52.7 mi | $978 | +$8 (+1%) |
| Naugatuck, CT | 57.4 mi | $1,130 | +$160 (+16%) |
| Worcester, MA | 57.5 mi | $1,448 | +$478 (+49%) |
Studio rent in Holyoke — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Holyoke?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Holyoke, Massachusetts is $970 per month. This is +46% below the citywide median of $1,796.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Holyoke?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $38,800 ($3,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Holyoke expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Holyoke's studio median of $970 is +25% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 24th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Holyoke rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 111 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Holyoke ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Holyoke?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Torrington ($960).