Studio Apartment Rent in Ipswich, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ipswich, Massachusetts as of March 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $2,533 and +55% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Ipswich
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 Ipswich
Compare Ipswich'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 | Wellesley | $3,180 |
| 2 | Brookline | $3,133 |
| 3 | Cambridge | $3,080 |
| 4 | Concord | $2,780 |
| 5 | Wilmington | $2,690 |
| 6 | Somerville | $2,633 |
| 7 | Burlington | $2,580 |
| 8 | Bedford | $2,580 |
| 9 | Belmont | $2,570 |
| 10 | Boston | $2,544 |
| 11 | Ashland | $2,500 |
| 12 | Lexington | $2,494 |
| 13 | Winchester | $2,470 |
| 14 | Swampscott | $2,470 |
| 15 | Medford | $2,470 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Ipswich.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Ipswich |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newburyport, MA | 9.5 mi | $2,000 | — |
| Danvers, MA | 10.6 mi | $2,090 | +$90 (+5%) |
| Salem, MA | 11.2 mi | $2,000 | — |
| Gloucester, MA | 11.9 mi | $2,000 | — |
| Marblehead, MA | 12.6 mi | $2,020 | +$20 (+1%) |
| Peabody, MA | 13.5 mi | $2,000 | — |
| Swampscott, MA | 15.1 mi | $2,470 | +$470 (+24%) |
| Lynn, MA | 16.9 mi | $2,000 | — |
| Lynnfield, MA | 17 mi | $2,410 | +$410 (+21%) |
| Saugus, MA | 19 mi | $2,000 | — |
| Wakefield, MA | 20 mi | $2,000 | — |
| Revere, MA | 21.3 mi | $2,000 | — |
Studio rent in Ipswich — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ipswich?
As of March 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ipswich, Massachusetts is $2,000 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $2,533.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Ipswich?
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 Ipswich expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ipswich's studio median of $2,000 is +55% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 88th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ipswich rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 113 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Ipswich ranks #44 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ipswich?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Ipswich.