Studio Apartment Rent in Hudson, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Hudson, Massachusetts as of August 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $2,497 and +55% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Hudson
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 Hudson
Compare Hudson'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 | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Hudson.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Hudson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maynard, MA | 6.7 mi | $2,000 | — |
| Framingham, MA | 9.5 mi | $2,075 | +$75 (+4%) |
| Clinton, MA | 10.1 mi | $1,400 | $-600 (-30%) |
| Hopkinton, MA | 11.4 mi | $2,440 | +$440 (+22%) |
| Concord, MA | 13.5 mi | $2,780 | +$780 (+39%) |
| Shrewsbury, MA | 13.7 mi | $1,950 | $-50 (-2%) |
| Natick, MA | 15.4 mi | $2,220 | +$220 (+11%) |
| Milford, MA | 16 mi | $1,470 | $-530 (-26%) |
| Wellesley, MA | 19.4 mi | $3,180 | +$1,180 (+59%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 19.5 mi | $1,735 | $-265 (-13%) |
| Bedford, MA | 19.7 mi | $2,580 | +$580 (+29%) |
| Worcester, MA | 20 mi | $1,448 | $-552 (-28%) |
Studio rent in Hudson — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Hudson?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Hudson, Massachusetts is $2,000 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $2,497.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Hudson?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $80,000 ($6,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hudson expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Hudson's studio median of $2,000 is +55% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 87th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hudson rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 111 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Hudson ranks #41 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Hudson?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Clinton ($1,400), Shrewsbury ($1,950), Milford ($1,470).