1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Norwood, MA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Norwood, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $2,601 and +64% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Norwood
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 Norwood
Compare Norwood'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 | Westfield | $1,160 |
| 5 | Spencer | $1,170 |
| 6 | Webster | $1,170 |
| 7 | Gardner | $1,180 |
| 8 | Springfield | $1,215 |
| 9 | Fall River | $1,260 |
| 10 | Fitchburg | $1,260 |
| 11 | Pittsfield | $1,280 |
| 12 | Leominster | $1,390 |
| 13 | Clinton | $1,410 |
| 14 | Haverhill | $1,447 |
| 15 | Lawrence | $1,450 |
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? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Norwood.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Norwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedham, MA | 4.3 mi | $2,430 | +$140 (+6%) |
| Canton, MA | 4.9 mi | $2,570 | +$280 (+12%) |
| Sharon, MA | 5.6 mi | $2,590 | +$300 (+13%) |
| Stoughton, MA | 7.9 mi | $2,240 | $-50 (-2%) |
| Randolph, MA | 10 mi | $2,330 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Wellesley, MA | 10.2 mi | $3,370 | +$1,080 (+47%) |
| Brookline, MA | 10.5 mi | $3,310 | +$1,020 (+45%) |
| Newton, MA | 11.4 mi | $2,590 | +$300 (+13%) |
| Mansfield, MA | 11.8 mi | $2,140 | $-150 (-7%) |
| Natick, MA | 12.5 mi | $2,350 | +$60 (+3%) |
| Boston, MA | 12.7 mi | $2,698 | +$408 (+18%) |
| Braintree, MA | 13.4 mi | $2,240 | $-50 (-2%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Norwood — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Norwood?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Norwood, Massachusetts is $2,290 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $2,601.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Norwood?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $91,600 ($7,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $44.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Norwood expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Norwood's 1-bedroom median of $2,290 is +64% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 91th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Norwood rank for 1-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 1-bedroom data, Norwood ranks #71 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Norwood?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Stoughton ($2,240), Mansfield ($2,140), Braintree ($2,240).