Studio Apartment Rent in Natick, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Natick, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $2,765 and +72% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Natick
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 Natick
Compare Natick'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Natick.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Natick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesley, MA | 5.4 mi | $3,180 | +$960 (+43%) |
| Framingham, MA | 6.4 mi | $2,075 | $-145 (-7%) |
| Waltham, MA | 10.5 mi | $2,463 | +$243 (+11%) |
| Newton, MA | 11.4 mi | $2,445 | +$225 (+10%) |
| Dedham, MA | 12 mi | $2,300 | +$80 (+4%) |
| Concord, MA | 12.3 mi | $2,780 | +$560 (+25%) |
| Norwood, MA | 12.5 mi | $2,160 | $-60 (-3%) |
| Lexington, MA | 13 mi | $3,360 | +$1,140 (+51%) |
| Hopkinton, MA | 13.9 mi | $2,440 | +$220 (+10%) |
| Belmont, MA | 13.9 mi | $2,570 | +$350 (+16%) |
| Franklin, MA | 14.4 mi | $2,000 | $-220 (-10%) |
| Milford, MA | 14.8 mi | $1,470 | $-750 (-34%) |
Studio rent in Natick — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Natick?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Natick, Massachusetts is $2,220 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $2,765.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Natick?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $88,800 ($7,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $42.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Natick expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Natick's studio median of $2,220 is +72% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 93th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Natick rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Natick ranks #76 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Natick?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Framingham ($2,075), Norwood ($2,160), Franklin ($2,000).