1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Pittsfield, MA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Pittsfield, Massachusetts as of August 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,592 and +8% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Pittsfield
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 Pittsfield
Compare Pittsfield'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 | Fairhaven | $1,150 |
| 5 | Westfield | $1,160 |
| 6 | Spencer | $1,170 |
| 7 | Ware | $1,170 |
| 8 | Webster | $1,170 |
| 9 | Gardner | $1,180 |
| 10 | Springfield | $1,215 |
| 11 | Fall River | $1,260 |
| 12 | Fitchburg | $1,260 |
| 13 | Pittsfield (this page) | $1,280 |
| 14 | Leominster | $1,390 |
| 15 | Clinton | $1,410 |
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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Pittsfield.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Pittsfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy, NY | 32.6 mi | $1,110 | $-170 (-13%) |
| Westfield, MA | 40.2 mi | $1,160 | $-120 (-9%) |
| Torrington, CT | 43.5 mi | $1,130 | $-150 (-12%) |
| Chicopee, MA | 50.5 mi | $1,120 | $-160 (-12%) |
| Saratoga Springs, NY | 53.8 mi | $1,630 | +$350 (+27%) |
| Amherst, MA | 56.5 mi | $1,540 | +$260 (+20%) |
| Farmington, CT | 57.2 mi | $1,780 | +$500 (+39%) |
| New Milford, CT | 59.3 mi | $1,440 | +$160 (+13%) |
| West Hartford, CT | 60.5 mi | $1,480 | +$200 (+16%) |
| Waterbury, CT | 63.6 mi | $1,155 | $-125 (-10%) |
| Glens Falls, NY | 64.8 mi | $1,070 | $-210 (-16%) |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 67.4 mi | $1,405 | +$125 (+10%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Pittsfield — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Pittsfield?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is $1,280 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,592.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Pittsfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $51,200 ($4,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pittsfield expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Pittsfield's 1-bedroom median of $1,280 is +8% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 42th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pittsfield rank for 1-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 111 cities in Massachusetts with 1-bedroom data, Pittsfield ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Pittsfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Troy ($1,110), Westfield ($1,160), Torrington ($1,130).