1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in North Andover, MA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in North Andover, Massachusetts as of August 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $2,851 and +53% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in North Andover
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 North Andover
Compare North Andover'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 | Fairhaven | $1,150 |
| 5 | Westfield | $1,160 |
| 6 | Spencer | $1,170 |
| 7 | Ware | $1,170 |
| 8 | Webster | $1,170 |
| 9 | Gardner | $1,180 |
| 10 | Springfield | $1,215 |
| 11 | Fall River | $1,260 |
| 12 | Fitchburg | $1,260 |
| 13 | Pittsfield | $1,280 |
| 14 | Leominster | $1,390 |
| 15 | Clinton | $1,410 |
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 North Andover.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs North Andover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover, MA | 5.2 mi | $1,970 | $-170 (-8%) |
| Methuen, MA | 7.7 mi | $1,510 | $-630 (-29%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 10.3 mi | $2,480 | +$340 (+16%) |
| Danvers, MA | 11.9 mi | $2,210 | +$70 (+3%) |
| Wakefield, MA | 12 mi | $2,140 | — |
| Peabody, MA | 12.8 mi | $2,140 | — |
| Woburn, MA | 13.5 mi | $2,490 | +$350 (+16%) |
| Burlington, MA | 14 mi | $2,730 | +$590 (+28%) |
| Dracut, MA | 14.5 mi | $1,690 | $-450 (-21%) |
| Billerica, MA | 14.7 mi | $2,005 | $-135 (-6%) |
| Saugus, MA | 15.2 mi | $2,140 | — |
| Winchester, MA | 15.7 mi | $2,620 | +$480 (+22%) |
1-Bedroom rent in North Andover — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in North Andover?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in North Andover, Massachusetts is $2,140 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $2,851.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in North Andover?
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 North Andover expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
North Andover'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 North Andover rank for 1-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 111 cities in Massachusetts with 1-bedroom data, North Andover ranks #54 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near North Andover?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Andover ($1,970), Methuen ($1,510), Dracut ($1,690).