Studio Apartment Rent in Norton, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Norton, Massachusetts as of March 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $2,743 and +44% above the national studio median of $1,295.
Income needed for a studio in Norton
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 Norton
Compare Norton'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 | Fairhaven | $1,060 |
| 8 | Fitchburg | $1,080 |
| 9 | Pittsfield | $1,120 |
| 10 | Spencer | $1,160 |
| 11 | Ware | $1,160 |
| 12 | Webster | $1,160 |
| 13 | Fall River | $1,170 |
| 14 | Leominster | $1,190 |
| 15 | Lawrence | $1,290 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Massachusetts
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellesley | $3,180 |
| 2 | Brookline | $3,133 |
| 3 | Cambridge | $3,080 |
| 4 | Concord | $2,780 |
| 5 | Wilmington | $2,690 |
| 6 | Somerville | $2,633 |
| 7 | Burlington | $2,580 |
| 8 | Bedford | $2,580 |
| 9 | Belmont | $2,570 |
| 10 | Boston | $2,544 |
| 11 | Ashland | $2,500 |
| 12 | Lexington | $2,494 |
| 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 Norton.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Norton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield, MA | 4.3 mi | $2,000 | +$130 (+7%) |
| Attleboro, MA | 8.1 mi | $1,370 | $-500 (-27%) |
| Sharon, MA | 9.8 mi | $2,450 | +$580 (+31%) |
| North Attleboro, MA | 10.5 mi | $2,000 | +$130 (+7%) |
| Stoughton, MA | 11.9 mi | $2,110 | +$240 (+13%) |
| Bridgewater, MA | 14 mi | $1,880 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 14.5 mi | $1,170 | $-700 (-37%) |
| Canton, MA | 15 mi | $2,430 | +$560 (+30%) |
| Norwood, MA | 15.4 mi | $2,160 | +$290 (+16%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 15.5 mi | $1,170 | $-700 (-37%) |
| East Providence, RI | 17.1 mi | $1,325 | $-545 (-29%) |
| Cumberland, RI | 17.1 mi | $1,170 | $-700 (-37%) |
Studio rent in Norton — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Norton?
As of March 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Norton, Massachusetts is $1,870 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $2,743.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Norton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $74,800 ($6,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Norton expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Norton's studio median of $1,870 is +44% above the national studio median of $1,295. It ranks in the 84th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Norton rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 113 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Norton ranks #34 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Norton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Attleboro ($1,370), Pawtucket ($1,170), Central Falls ($1,170).