Studio Apartment Rent in Leominster, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Leominster, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $1,920 and +8% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Leominster
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 Leominster
Compare Leominster'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 (this page) | $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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Leominster.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Leominster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg, MA | 5.8 mi | $1,080 | $-110 (-9%) |
| Clinton, MA | 9 mi | $1,400 | +$210 (+18%) |
| Shrewsbury, MA | 16.6 mi | $1,950 | +$760 (+64%) |
| Worcester, MA | 17.5 mi | $1,448 | +$258 (+22%) |
| Hopkinton, MA | 25.6 mi | $2,440 | +$1,250 (+105%) |
| Framingham, MA | 27 mi | $2,075 | +$885 (+74%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 27.7 mi | $1,735 | +$545 (+46%) |
| Concord, MA | 27.8 mi | $2,780 | +$1,590 (+134%) |
| Milford, MA | 30 mi | $1,470 | +$280 (+24%) |
| Natick, MA | 32.9 mi | $2,220 | +$1,030 (+87%) |
| Bedford, MA | 33.2 mi | $2,580 | +$1,390 (+117%) |
| Bellingham, MA | 36.5 mi | $2,070 | +$880 (+74%) |
Studio rent in Leominster — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Leominster?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Leominster, Massachusetts is $1,190 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $1,920.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Leominster?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $47,600 ($3,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Leominster expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Leominster's studio median of $1,190 is +8% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 42th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Leominster rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Leominster ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Leominster?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Fitchburg ($1,080).