1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Hopkinton, MA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Hopkinton, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +17% lower than the citywide median of $3,102 and +85% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Hopkinton
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Hopkinton
Compare Hopkinton's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $1,120 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $1,120 |
| 3 | New Bedford | $1,120 |
| 4 | Westfield | $1,160 |
| 5 | Spencer | $1,170 |
| 6 | Webster | $1,170 |
| 7 | Gardner | $1,180 |
| 8 | Springfield | $1,215 |
| 9 | Fall River | $1,260 |
| 10 | Fitchburg | $1,260 |
| 11 | Pittsfield | $1,280 |
| 12 | Leominster | $1,390 |
| 13 | Clinton | $1,410 |
| 14 | Haverhill | $1,447 |
| 15 | Lawrence | $1,450 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $3,550 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,370 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,310 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,254 |
| 5 | Concord | $2,940 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $2,840 |
| 7 | Somerville | $2,787 |
| 8 | Burlington | $2,730 |
| 9 | Bedford | $2,730 |
| 10 | Belmont | $2,720 |
| 11 | Boston | $2,698 |
| 12 | Ashland | $2,650 |
| 13 | Winchester | $2,620 |
| 14 | Swampscott | $2,620 |
| 15 | Medford | $2,620 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Hopkinton.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Hopkinton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford, MA | 4.7 mi | $1,640 | $-940 (-36%) |
| Framingham, MA | 8.7 mi | $2,205 | $-375 (-15%) |
| Bellingham, MA | 11.1 mi | $2,190 | $-390 (-15%) |
| Shrewsbury, MA | 12.7 mi | $1,960 | $-620 (-24%) |
| Franklin, MA | 13.1 mi | $2,140 | $-440 (-17%) |
| Natick, MA | 13.9 mi | $2,350 | $-230 (-9%) |
| Woonsocket, RI | 15.6 mi | $1,260 | $-1,320 (-51%) |
| Clinton, MA | 16.6 mi | $1,410 | $-1,170 (-45%) |
| Worcester, MA | 18.9 mi | $1,458 | $-1,122 (-43%) |
| Cumberland, RI | 19.3 mi | $1,260 | $-1,320 (-51%) |
| Wellesley, MA | 19.3 mi | $3,370 | +$790 (+31%) |
| Concord, MA | 20.5 mi | $2,940 | +$360 (+14%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Hopkinton — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Hopkinton?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Hopkinton, Massachusetts is $2,580 per month. This is +17% below the citywide median of $3,102.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Hopkinton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $103,200 ($8,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $49.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hopkinton expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Hopkinton's 1-bedroom median of $2,580 is +85% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 95th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hopkinton rank for 1-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 1-bedroom data, Hopkinton ranks #88 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Hopkinton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Milford ($1,640), Framingham ($2,205), Bellingham ($2,190).