Studio Apartment Rent in Shrewsbury, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $2,399 and +51% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Shrewsbury
Compare Shrewsbury'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 | Fitchburg | $1,080 |
| 8 | Pittsfield | $1,120 |
| 9 | Spencer | $1,160 |
| 10 | Webster | $1,160 |
| 11 | Fall River | $1,170 |
| 12 | Leominster | $1,190 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $1,290 |
| 14 | Haverhill | $1,300 |
| 15 | Amherst | $1,330 |
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 Shrewsbury.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Shrewsbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | 6.7 mi | $1,448 | $-502 (-26%) |
| Clinton, MA | 8.9 mi | $1,400 | $-550 (-28%) |
| Hopkinton, MA | 12.7 mi | $2,440 | +$490 (+25%) |
| Milford, MA | 15.9 mi | $1,470 | $-480 (-25%) |
| Framingham, MA | 19 mi | $2,075 | +$125 (+6%) |
| Bellingham, MA | 21.9 mi | $2,070 | +$120 (+6%) |
| Fitchburg, MA | 21.9 mi | $1,080 | $-870 (-45%) |
| Franklin, MA | 25.1 mi | $2,000 | +$50 (+3%) |
| Natick, MA | 25.2 mi | $2,220 | +$270 (+14%) |
| Concord, MA | 27.1 mi | $2,780 | +$830 (+43%) |
| Cumberland, RI | 29.5 mi | $1,170 | $-780 (-40%) |
| Wellesley, MA | 30.3 mi | $3,180 | +$1,230 (+63%) |
Studio rent in Shrewsbury — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Shrewsbury?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts is $1,950 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $2,399.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Shrewsbury?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $78,000 ($6,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $37.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Shrewsbury expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Shrewsbury's studio median of $1,950 is +51% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 86th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Shrewsbury rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Shrewsbury ranks #32 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Shrewsbury?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Worcester ($1,448), Clinton ($1,400), Milford ($1,470).