3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Northampton, MA
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Northampton, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +6% lower than the citywide median of $2,477 and +9% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Bedford | $1,660 |
| 2 | Chicopee | $1,690 |
| 3 | Holyoke | $1,690 |
| 4 | Westfield | $1,760 |
| 5 | Spencer | $1,810 |
| 6 | Webster | $1,820 |
| 7 | Springfield | $1,840 |
| 8 | Fall River | $1,850 |
| 9 | Gardner | $1,920 |
| 10 | Fitchburg | $2,050 |
| 11 | Pittsfield | $2,090 |
| 12 | Attleboro | $2,170 |
| 13 | Boxboro | $2,270 |
| 14 | Lawrence | $2,285 |
| 15 | Haverhill | $2,287 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $5,070 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $4,810 |
| 3 | Brookline | $4,723 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $4,646 |
| 5 | Concord | $4,190 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $4,060 |
| 7 | Westford | $4,050 |
| 8 | Somerville | $3,977 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $3,920 |
| 10 | Burlington | $3,900 |
| 11 | Bedford | $3,890 |
| 12 | Belmont | $3,880 |
| 13 | Boston | $3,856 |
| 14 | Ashland | $3,780 |
| 15 | Winchester | $3,730 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Northampton.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Northampton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee, MA | 11.7 mi | $1,690 | $-640 (-27%) |
| Amherst, MA | 12.2 mi | $2,330 | — |
| Westfield, MA | 15.1 mi | $1,760 | $-570 (-24%) |
| West Hartford, CT | 39.1 mi | $2,250 | $-80 (-3%) |
| Glastonbury, CT | 42.8 mi | $2,510 | +$180 (+8%) |
| Farmington, CT | 43.6 mi | $2,710 | +$380 (+16%) |
| Torrington, CT | 48.2 mi | $1,750 | $-580 (-25%) |
| Southington, CT | 51.5 mi | $2,040 | $-290 (-12%) |
| Middletown, CT | 53.4 mi | $2,060 | $-270 (-12%) |
| Meriden, CT | 55.2 mi | $2,055 | $-275 (-12%) |
| Worcester, MA | 56.7 mi | $2,294 | $-36 (-2%) |
| Fitchburg, MA | 59 mi | $2,050 | $-280 (-12%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Northampton — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Northampton?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Northampton, Massachusetts is $2,330 per month. This is +6% below the citywide median of $2,477.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Northampton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $93,200 ($7,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $44.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Northampton expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Northampton's 3-bedroom median of $2,330 is +9% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 60th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Northampton rank for 3-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 3-bedroom data, Northampton ranks #19 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Northampton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Chicopee ($1,690), Westfield ($1,760), West Hartford ($2,250).