3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Pittsfield, MA
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Pittsfield, Massachusetts as of August 2026. That's +31% higher than the citywide median of $1,592 and +2% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Bedford | $1,660 |
| 2 | Chicopee | $1,690 |
| 3 | Holyoke | $1,690 |
| 4 | Fairhaven | $1,710 |
| 5 | Westfield | $1,760 |
| 6 | Spencer | $1,810 |
| 7 | Ware | $1,810 |
| 8 | Webster | $1,820 |
| 9 | Springfield | $1,840 |
| 10 | Fall River | $1,850 |
| 11 | Gardner | $1,920 |
| 12 | Fitchburg | $2,050 |
| 13 | Pittsfield (this page) | $2,090 |
| 14 | Attleboro | $2,170 |
| 15 | Lawrence | $2,285 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $5,070 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $4,810 |
| 3 | Brookline | $4,723 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $4,646 |
| 5 | Concord | $4,190 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $4,060 |
| 7 | Westford | $4,050 |
| 8 | Somerville | $3,977 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $3,920 |
| 10 | Burlington | $3,900 |
| 11 | Bedford | $3,890 |
| 12 | Belmont | $3,880 |
| 13 | Boston | $3,856 |
| 14 | Ashland | $3,780 |
| 15 | Winchester | $3,730 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Pittsfield.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Pittsfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy, NY | 32.6 mi | $1,620 | $-470 (-22%) |
| Westfield, MA | 40.2 mi | $1,760 | $-330 (-16%) |
| Torrington, CT | 43.5 mi | $1,750 | $-340 (-16%) |
| Chicopee, MA | 50.5 mi | $1,690 | $-400 (-19%) |
| Saratoga Springs, NY | 53.8 mi | $2,370 | +$280 (+13%) |
| Amherst, MA | 56.5 mi | $2,330 | +$240 (+11%) |
| Farmington, CT | 57.2 mi | $2,710 | +$620 (+30%) |
| New Milford, CT | 59.3 mi | $2,230 | +$140 (+7%) |
| West Hartford, CT | 60.5 mi | $2,250 | +$160 (+8%) |
| Waterbury, CT | 63.6 mi | $1,827 | $-263 (-13%) |
| Glens Falls, NY | 64.8 mi | $1,740 | $-350 (-17%) |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 67.4 mi | $2,285 | +$195 (+9%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Pittsfield — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Pittsfield?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is $2,090 per month. This is +31% higher than the citywide median of $1,592.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Pittsfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $83,600 ($6,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pittsfield expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Pittsfield's 3-bedroom median of $2,090 is +2% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pittsfield rank for 3-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 111 cities in Massachusetts with 3-bedroom data, Pittsfield ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Pittsfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Troy ($1,620), Westfield ($1,760), Torrington ($1,750).