1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Maynard, MA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Maynard, Massachusetts as of June 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $2,833 and +53% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Maynard
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Maynard
Compare Maynard's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $1,120 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $1,120 |
| 3 | New Bedford | $1,120 |
| 4 | Westfield | $1,160 |
| 5 | Webster | $1,170 |
| 6 | Gardner | $1,180 |
| 7 | Springfield | $1,215 |
| 8 | Fall River | $1,260 |
| 9 | Fitchburg | $1,260 |
| 10 | Pittsfield | $1,280 |
| 11 | Leominster | $1,390 |
| 12 | Clinton | $1,410 |
| 13 | Haverhill | $1,447 |
| 14 | Lawrence | $1,450 |
| 15 | Worcester | $1,458 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $3,550 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,370 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,310 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,254 |
| 5 | Concord | $2,940 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $2,840 |
| 7 | Somerville | $2,787 |
| 8 | Burlington | $2,730 |
| 9 | Bedford | $2,730 |
| 10 | Belmont | $2,720 |
| 11 | Boston | $2,698 |
| 12 | Ashland | $2,650 |
| 13 | Winchester | $2,620 |
| 14 | Swampscott | $2,620 |
| 15 | Medford | $2,620 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Maynard.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Maynard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord, MA | 6.8 mi | $2,940 | +$800 (+37%) |
| Framingham, MA | 8.7 mi | $2,205 | +$65 (+3%) |
| Natick, MA | 12.2 mi | $2,350 | +$210 (+10%) |
| Bedford, MA | 13.1 mi | $2,730 | +$590 (+28%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 14.1 mi | $1,890 | $-250 (-12%) |
| Wellesley, MA | 14.7 mi | $3,370 | +$1,230 (+57%) |
| Lexington, MA | 15 mi | $3,550 | +$1,410 (+66%) |
| Hopkinton, MA | 15.1 mi | $2,580 | +$440 (+21%) |
| Waltham, MA | 15.4 mi | $2,603 | +$463 (+22%) |
| Billerica, MA | 15.8 mi | $2,005 | $-135 (-6%) |
| Clinton, MA | 16.2 mi | $1,410 | $-730 (-34%) |
| Lowell, MA | 17.6 mi | $1,565 | $-575 (-27%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Maynard — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Maynard?
As of June 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Maynard, Massachusetts is $2,140 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $2,833.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Maynard?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $85,600 ($7,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Maynard expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Maynard's 1-bedroom median of $2,140 is +53% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 86th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Maynard rank for 1-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 1-bedroom data, Maynard ranks #48 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Maynard?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Chelmsford ($1,890), Billerica ($2,005), Clinton ($1,410).