Studio Apartment Rent in Spencer, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Spencer, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $1,898 and +10% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Spencer
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 Spencer
Compare Spencer'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 (this page) | $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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Spencer.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Spencer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | 12.6 mi | $1,448 | +$288 (+25%) |
| Shrewsbury, MA | 19.3 mi | $1,950 | +$790 (+68%) |
| Fitchburg, MA | 26.2 mi | $1,080 | $-80 (-7%) |
| Hopkinton, MA | 31.2 mi | $2,440 | +$1,280 (+110%) |
| Milford, MA | 33 mi | $1,470 | +$310 (+27%) |
| Amherst, MA | 33.2 mi | $1,330 | +$170 (+15%) |
| Bellingham, MA | 37.6 mi | $2,070 | +$910 (+78%) |
| Framingham, MA | 38.3 mi | $2,075 | +$915 (+79%) |
| Chicopee, MA | 42.6 mi | $970 | $-190 (-16%) |
| Cumberland, RI | 43.4 mi | $1,170 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Natick, MA | 44.4 mi | $2,220 | +$1,060 (+91%) |
| North Providence, RI | 44.9 mi | $1,340 | +$180 (+16%) |
Studio rent in Spencer — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Spencer?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Spencer, Massachusetts is $1,160 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $1,898.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Spencer?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,400 ($3,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Spencer expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Spencer's studio median of $1,160 is +10% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 40th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Spencer rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Spencer ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Spencer?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Fitchburg ($1,080), Chicopee ($970).