1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Stoneham, MA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Stoneham, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $3,086 and +56% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Stoneham
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 Stoneham
Compare Stoneham'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Stoneham.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Stoneham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield, MA | 2.8 mi | $2,140 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Medford, MA | 3.5 mi | $2,620 | +$440 (+20%) |
| Winchester, MA | 3.5 mi | $2,620 | +$440 (+20%) |
| Woburn, MA | 4 mi | $2,490 | +$310 (+14%) |
| Malden, MA | 4.1 mi | $2,420 | +$240 (+11%) |
| Everett, MA | 5.6 mi | $2,180 | — |
| Somerville, MA | 5.8 mi | $2,787 | +$607 (+28%) |
| Saugus, MA | 5.8 mi | $2,140 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Arlington, MA | 6.1 mi | $2,325 | +$145 (+7%) |
| Cambridge, MA | 7 mi | $3,254 | +$1,074 (+49%) |
| Chelsea, MA | 7 mi | $2,140 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Burlington, MA | 7.5 mi | $2,730 | +$550 (+25%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Stoneham — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Stoneham?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Stoneham, Massachusetts is $2,180 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $3,086.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Stoneham?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $87,200 ($7,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Stoneham expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Stoneham's 1-bedroom median of $2,180 is +56% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 88th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Stoneham rank for 1-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 1-bedroom data, Stoneham ranks #65 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Stoneham?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Wakefield ($2,140), Saugus ($2,140), Chelsea ($2,140).