2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Pittsfield, MA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Pittsfield, Massachusetts as of August 2026. That's +2% higher than the citywide median of $1,592 and +2% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Bedford | $1,380 |
| 2 | Chicopee | $1,390 |
| 3 | Holyoke | $1,390 |
| 4 | Fairhaven | $1,420 |
| 5 | Westfield | $1,440 |
| 6 | Gardner | $1,470 |
| 7 | Spencer | $1,500 |
| 8 | Ware | $1,500 |
| 9 | Webster | $1,500 |
| 10 | Springfield | $1,510 |
| 11 | Fall River | $1,530 |
| 12 | Fitchburg | $1,570 |
| 13 | Pittsfield (this page) | $1,630 |
| 14 | Leominster | $1,740 |
| 15 | Attleboro | $1,800 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $4,210 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,990 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,923 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,858 |
| 5 | Concord | $3,480 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $3,370 |
| 7 | Westford | $3,360 |
| 8 | Somerville | $3,303 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $3,250 |
| 10 | Burlington | $3,240 |
| 11 | Bedford | $3,230 |
| 12 | Belmont | $3,220 |
| 13 | Boston | $3,200 |
| 14 | Ashland | $3,140 |
| 15 | Winchester | $3,100 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Pittsfield.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Pittsfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy, NY | 32.6 mi | $1,345 | $-285 (-17%) |
| Westfield, MA | 40.2 mi | $1,440 | $-190 (-12%) |
| Torrington, CT | 43.5 mi | $1,400 | $-230 (-14%) |
| Chicopee, MA | 50.5 mi | $1,390 | $-240 (-15%) |
| Saratoga Springs, NY | 53.8 mi | $1,970 | +$340 (+21%) |
| Amherst, MA | 56.5 mi | $1,910 | +$280 (+17%) |
| Farmington, CT | 57.2 mi | $2,250 | +$620 (+38%) |
| New Milford, CT | 59.3 mi | $1,780 | +$150 (+9%) |
| West Hartford, CT | 60.5 mi | $1,870 | +$240 (+15%) |
| Waterbury, CT | 63.6 mi | $1,405 | $-225 (-14%) |
| Glens Falls, NY | 64.8 mi | $1,340 | $-290 (-18%) |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 67.4 mi | $1,795 | +$165 (+10%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Pittsfield — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Pittsfield?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is $1,630 per month. This is +2% higher than the citywide median of $1,592.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Pittsfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $65,200 ($5,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pittsfield expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Pittsfield's 2-bedroom median of $1,630 is +2% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pittsfield rank for 2-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 111 cities in Massachusetts with 2-bedroom data, Pittsfield ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Pittsfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Troy ($1,345), Westfield ($1,440), Torrington ($1,400).