Studio Apartment Rent in Kingston, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Kingston, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $2,820 and +55% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Kingston
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 Kingston
Compare Kingston'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 | Fitchburg | $1,080 |
| 8 | Pittsfield | $1,120 |
| 9 | Spencer | $1,160 |
| 10 | Webster | $1,160 |
| 11 | Fall River | $1,170 |
| 12 | Leominster | $1,190 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $1,290 |
| 14 | Haverhill | $1,300 |
| 15 | Amherst | $1,330 |
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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Kingston.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Kingston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield, MA | 9.1 mi | $2,000 | — |
| Plymouth, MA | 10.5 mi | $2,000 | — |
| Hanover, MA | 12.2 mi | $2,000 | — |
| Bridgewater, MA | 16.4 mi | $1,880 | $-120 (-6%) |
| Hingham, MA | 18.5 mi | $2,370 | +$370 (+19%) |
| Weymouth, MA | 20 mi | $2,033 | +$33 (+2%) |
| Brockton, MA | 21.7 mi | $1,510 | $-490 (-24%) |
| Braintree, MA | 23.5 mi | $2,120 | +$120 (+6%) |
| Randolph, MA | 25 mi | $2,200 | +$200 (+10%) |
| Taunton, MA | 26.5 mi | $1,710 | $-290 (-14%) |
| Stoughton, MA | 26.6 mi | $2,110 | +$110 (+6%) |
| Quincy, MA | 27 mi | $2,183 | +$183 (+9%) |
Studio rent in Kingston — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Kingston?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Kingston, Massachusetts is $2,000 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $2,820.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Kingston?
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 Kingston expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Kingston'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 Kingston rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Kingston ranks #40 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Kingston?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Bridgewater ($1,880), Brockton ($1,510), Taunton ($1,710).