1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Northampton, MA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Northampton, Massachusetts as of August 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $2,454 and +10% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Northampton
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 Northampton
Compare Northampton'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Northampton.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Northampton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee, MA | 11.7 mi | $1,120 | $-420 (-27%) |
| Amherst, MA | 12.2 mi | $1,540 | — |
| Westfield, MA | 15.1 mi | $1,160 | $-380 (-25%) |
| West Hartford, CT | 39.1 mi | $1,480 | $-60 (-4%) |
| Glastonbury, CT | 42.8 mi | $1,640 | +$100 (+6%) |
| Farmington, CT | 43.6 mi | $1,780 | +$240 (+16%) |
| Torrington, CT | 48.2 mi | $1,130 | $-410 (-27%) |
| Middletown, CT | 53.4 mi | $1,350 | $-190 (-12%) |
| Meriden, CT | 55.2 mi | $1,355 | $-185 (-12%) |
| Worcester, MA | 56.7 mi | $1,458 | $-82 (-5%) |
| Fitchburg, MA | 59 mi | $1,260 | $-280 (-18%) |
| Waterbury, CT | 59.7 mi | $1,155 | $-385 (-25%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Northampton — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Northampton?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Northampton, Massachusetts is $1,540 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $2,454.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Northampton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $61,600 ($5,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Northampton expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Northampton's 1-bedroom median of $1,540 is +10% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 59th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Northampton rank for 1-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 111 cities in Massachusetts with 1-bedroom data, Northampton ranks #23 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Northampton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Chicopee ($1,120), Westfield ($1,160), West Hartford ($1,480).