Studio Apartment Rent in Pittsfield, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Pittsfield, Massachusetts as of August 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,592 and +13% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Pittsfield
Compare Pittsfield'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 | Fairhaven | $1,060 |
| 8 | Fitchburg | $1,080 |
| 9 | Pittsfield (this page) | $1,120 |
| 10 | Spencer | $1,160 |
| 11 | Ware | $1,160 |
| 12 | Webster | $1,160 |
| 13 | Fall River | $1,170 |
| 14 | Leominster | $1,190 |
| 15 | Lawrence | $1,290 |
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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Pittsfield.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Pittsfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy, NY | 32.6 mi | $975 | $-145 (-13%) |
| Westfield, MA | 40.2 mi | $1,000 | $-120 (-11%) |
| Torrington, CT | 43.5 mi | $960 | $-160 (-14%) |
| Chicopee, MA | 50.5 mi | $970 | $-150 (-13%) |
| Saratoga Springs, NY | 53.8 mi | $1,420 | +$300 (+27%) |
| Amherst, MA | 56.5 mi | $1,330 | +$210 (+19%) |
| Farmington, CT | 57.2 mi | $1,540 | +$420 (+38%) |
| New Milford, CT | 59.3 mi | $1,220 | +$100 (+9%) |
| West Hartford, CT | 60.5 mi | $1,280 | +$160 (+14%) |
| Waterbury, CT | 63.6 mi | $978 | $-142 (-13%) |
| Glens Falls, NY | 64.8 mi | $1,030 | $-90 (-8%) |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 67.4 mi | $1,230 | +$110 (+10%) |
Studio rent in Pittsfield — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Pittsfield?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is $1,120 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,592.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Pittsfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,800 ($3,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pittsfield expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Pittsfield's studio median of $1,120 is +13% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 36th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pittsfield rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 111 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Pittsfield ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Pittsfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Troy ($975), Westfield ($1,000), Torrington ($960).