4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Shrewsbury, MA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +42% higher than the citywide median of $2,399 and +34% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,530.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $1,890 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $1,890 |
| 3 | Westfield | $1,960 |
| 4 | New Bedford | $1,990 |
| 5 | Spencer | $2,000 |
| 6 | Webster | $2,000 |
| 7 | Springfield | $2,055 |
| 8 | Gardner | $2,190 |
| 9 | Pittsfield | $2,250 |
| 10 | Fall River | $2,290 |
| 11 | Fitchburg | $2,340 |
| 12 | Boxboro | $2,499 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $2,510 |
| 14 | Haverhill | $2,517 |
| 15 | Worcester | $2,524 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $5,580 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $5,290 |
| 3 | Brookline | $5,200 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $5,114 |
| 5 | Concord | $4,610 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $4,470 |
| 7 | Westford | $4,450 |
| 8 | Somerville | $4,380 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $4,310 |
| 10 | Burlington | $4,300 |
| 11 | Bedford | $4,280 |
| 12 | Belmont | $4,270 |
| 13 | Boston | $4,244 |
| 14 | Ashland | $4,160 |
| 15 | Winchester | $4,110 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Shrewsbury.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Shrewsbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | 6.7 mi | $2,524 | $-876 (-26%) |
| Clinton, MA | 8.9 mi | $2,650 | $-750 (-22%) |
| Hopkinton, MA | 12.7 mi | $4,060 | +$660 (+19%) |
| Milford, MA | 15.9 mi | $3,450 | +$50 (+1%) |
| Framingham, MA | 19 mi | $3,480 | +$80 (+2%) |
| Bellingham, MA | 21.9 mi | $3,430 | +$30 (+1%) |
| Fitchburg, MA | 21.9 mi | $2,340 | $-1,060 (-31%) |
| Franklin, MA | 25.1 mi | $3,390 | $-10 (0%) |
| Natick, MA | 25.2 mi | $3,690 | +$290 (+9%) |
| Concord, MA | 27.1 mi | $4,610 | +$1,210 (+36%) |
| Cumberland, RI | 29.5 mi | $2,290 | $-1,110 (-33%) |
| Wellesley, MA | 30.3 mi | $5,290 | +$1,890 (+56%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Shrewsbury — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Shrewsbury?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts is $3,400 per month. This is +42% higher than the citywide median of $2,399.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Shrewsbury?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $136,000 ($11,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $65.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Shrewsbury expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Shrewsbury's 4+ bedroom median of $3,400 is +34% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,530. It ranks in the 79th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Shrewsbury rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 4+ bedroom data, Shrewsbury ranks #55 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Shrewsbury?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Worcester ($2,524), Clinton ($2,650), Fitchburg ($2,340).