1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Shrewsbury, MA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $2,399 and +41% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Shrewsbury
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 Shrewsbury
Compare Shrewsbury'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 | Westfield | $1,160 |
| 5 | Spencer | $1,170 |
| 6 | Webster | $1,170 |
| 7 | Gardner | $1,180 |
| 8 | Springfield | $1,215 |
| 9 | Fall River | $1,260 |
| 10 | Fitchburg | $1,260 |
| 11 | Pittsfield | $1,280 |
| 12 | Leominster | $1,390 |
| 13 | Clinton | $1,410 |
| 14 | Haverhill | $1,447 |
| 15 | Lawrence | $1,450 |
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 Shrewsbury.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Shrewsbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | 6.7 mi | $1,458 | $-502 (-26%) |
| Clinton, MA | 8.9 mi | $1,410 | $-550 (-28%) |
| Hopkinton, MA | 12.7 mi | $2,580 | +$620 (+32%) |
| Milford, MA | 15.9 mi | $1,640 | $-320 (-16%) |
| Framingham, MA | 19 mi | $2,205 | +$245 (+13%) |
| Bellingham, MA | 21.9 mi | $2,190 | +$230 (+12%) |
| Fitchburg, MA | 21.9 mi | $1,260 | $-700 (-36%) |
| Franklin, MA | 25.1 mi | $2,140 | +$180 (+9%) |
| Natick, MA | 25.2 mi | $2,350 | +$390 (+20%) |
| Concord, MA | 27.1 mi | $2,940 | +$980 (+50%) |
| Cumberland, RI | 29.5 mi | $1,260 | $-700 (-36%) |
| Wellesley, MA | 30.3 mi | $3,370 | +$1,410 (+72%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Shrewsbury — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Shrewsbury?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts is $1,960 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $2,399.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Shrewsbury?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $78,400 ($6,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $37.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Shrewsbury expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Shrewsbury's 1-bedroom median of $1,960 is +41% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 81th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Shrewsbury rank for 1-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 1-bedroom data, Shrewsbury ranks #30 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Shrewsbury?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Worcester ($1,458), Clinton ($1,410), Milford ($1,640).