Studio Apartment Rent in Stoneham, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Stoneham, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $3,086 and +60% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Stoneham
Compare Stoneham'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Stoneham.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Stoneham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield, MA | 2.8 mi | $2,000 | $-60 (-3%) |
| Medford, MA | 3.5 mi | $2,470 | +$410 (+20%) |
| Winchester, MA | 3.5 mi | $2,470 | +$410 (+20%) |
| Woburn, MA | 4 mi | $2,350 | +$290 (+14%) |
| Malden, MA | 4.1 mi | $2,290 | +$230 (+11%) |
| Everett, MA | 5.6 mi | $2,060 | — |
| Somerville, MA | 5.8 mi | $2,633 | +$573 (+28%) |
| Saugus, MA | 5.8 mi | $2,000 | $-60 (-3%) |
| Arlington, MA | 6.1 mi | $2,200 | +$140 (+7%) |
| Cambridge, MA | 7 mi | $3,080 | +$1,020 (+50%) |
| Chelsea, MA | 7 mi | $2,000 | $-60 (-3%) |
| Burlington, MA | 7.5 mi | $2,580 | +$520 (+25%) |
Studio rent in Stoneham — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Stoneham?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Stoneham, Massachusetts is $2,060 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $3,086.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Stoneham?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $82,400 ($6,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Stoneham expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Stoneham's studio median of $2,060 is +60% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 89th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Stoneham rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Stoneham ranks #65 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Stoneham?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Wakefield ($2,000), Saugus ($2,000), Chelsea ($2,000).