Studio Apartment Rent in Norwood, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Norwood, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +17% lower than the citywide median of $2,601 and +67% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Norwood
Compare Norwood'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Norwood.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Norwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedham, MA | 4.3 mi | $2,300 | +$140 (+6%) |
| Canton, MA | 4.9 mi | $2,430 | +$270 (+13%) |
| Sharon, MA | 5.6 mi | $2,450 | +$290 (+13%) |
| Stoughton, MA | 7.9 mi | $2,110 | $-50 (-2%) |
| Randolph, MA | 10 mi | $2,200 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Wellesley, MA | 10.2 mi | $3,180 | +$1,020 (+47%) |
| Brookline, MA | 10.5 mi | $3,133 | +$973 (+45%) |
| Newton, MA | 11.4 mi | $2,445 | +$285 (+13%) |
| Mansfield, MA | 11.8 mi | $2,000 | $-160 (-7%) |
| Natick, MA | 12.5 mi | $2,220 | +$60 (+3%) |
| Boston, MA | 12.7 mi | $2,544 | +$384 (+18%) |
| Braintree, MA | 13.4 mi | $2,120 | $-40 (-2%) |
Studio rent in Norwood — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Norwood?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Norwood, Massachusetts is $2,160 per month. This is +17% below the citywide median of $2,601.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Norwood?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $86,400 ($7,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Norwood expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Norwood's studio median of $2,160 is +67% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 92th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Norwood rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Norwood ranks #71 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Norwood?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Stoughton ($2,110), Mansfield ($2,000), Braintree ($2,120).