Studio Apartment Rent in Northampton, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Northampton, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +46% lower than the citywide median of $2,477 and +3% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Northampton
Compare Northampton'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Northampton.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Northampton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee, MA | 11.7 mi | $970 | $-360 (-27%) |
| Amherst, MA | 12.2 mi | $1,330 | — |
| Westfield, MA | 15.1 mi | $1,000 | $-330 (-25%) |
| West Hartford, CT | 39.1 mi | $1,280 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Glastonbury, CT | 42.8 mi | $1,430 | +$100 (+8%) |
| Farmington, CT | 43.6 mi | $1,540 | +$210 (+16%) |
| Torrington, CT | 48.2 mi | $960 | $-370 (-28%) |
| Southington, CT | 51.5 mi | $1,160 | $-170 (-13%) |
| Middletown, CT | 53.4 mi | $1,170 | $-160 (-12%) |
| Meriden, CT | 55.2 mi | $1,260 | $-70 (-5%) |
| Worcester, MA | 56.7 mi | $1,448 | +$118 (+9%) |
| Fitchburg, MA | 59 mi | $1,080 | $-250 (-19%) |
Studio rent in Northampton — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Northampton?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Northampton, Massachusetts is $1,330 per month. This is +46% below the citywide median of $2,477.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Northampton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,200 ($4,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Northampton expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Northampton's studio median of $1,330 is +3% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 53th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Northampton rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Northampton ranks #16 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Northampton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Chicopee ($970), Westfield ($1,000), West Hartford ($1,280).