Studio Apartment Rent in Lexington, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lexington, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $4,274 and +160% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Lexington
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 Lexington
Compare Lexington'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 (this page) | $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 Lexington.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lexington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham, MA | 3.6 mi | $2,463 | $-897 (-27%) |
| Bedford, MA | 5.1 mi | $2,580 | $-780 (-23%) |
| Belmont, MA | 5.1 mi | $2,570 | $-790 (-24%) |
| Burlington, MA | 5.2 mi | $2,580 | $-780 (-23%) |
| Arlington, MA | 5.3 mi | $2,200 | $-1,160 (-35%) |
| Winchester, MA | 6.6 mi | $2,470 | $-890 (-26%) |
| Newton, MA | 6.6 mi | $2,445 | $-915 (-27%) |
| Woburn, MA | 6.8 mi | $2,350 | $-1,010 (-30%) |
| Concord, MA | 8.8 mi | $2,780 | $-580 (-17%) |
| Billerica, MA | 9 mi | $1,840 | $-1,520 (-45%) |
| Wellesley, MA | 9.1 mi | $3,180 | $-180 (-5%) |
| Medford, MA | 9.2 mi | $2,470 | $-890 (-26%) |
Studio rent in Lexington — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lexington?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lexington, Massachusetts is $3,360 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $4,274.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lexington?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $134,400 ($11,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $64.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lexington expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lexington's studio median of $3,360 is +160% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 100th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lexington rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Lexington ranks #106 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lexington?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Waltham ($2,463), Bedford ($2,580), Belmont ($2,570).