Studio Apartment Rent in Taunton, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Taunton, Massachusetts as of August 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $2,158 and +33% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Taunton
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 Taunton
Compare Taunton'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 | Fairhaven | $1,060 |
| 8 | Fitchburg | $1,080 |
| 9 | Pittsfield | $1,120 |
| 10 | Spencer | $1,160 |
| 11 | Ware | $1,160 |
| 12 | Webster | $1,160 |
| 13 | Fall River | $1,170 |
| 14 | Leominster | $1,190 |
| 15 | Lawrence | $1,290 |
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 Taunton.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Taunton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield, MA | 10.1 mi | $2,000 | +$290 (+17%) |
| Bridgewater, MA | 10.6 mi | $1,880 | +$170 (+10%) |
| Attleboro, MA | 12.3 mi | $1,370 | $-340 (-20%) |
| Brockton, MA | 12.8 mi | $1,510 | $-200 (-12%) |
| Sharon, MA | 14.4 mi | $2,450 | +$740 (+43%) |
| Stoughton, MA | 14.5 mi | $2,110 | +$400 (+23%) |
| North Attleboro, MA | 15.5 mi | $2,000 | +$290 (+17%) |
| Pawtucket, RI | 17.6 mi | $1,170 | $-540 (-32%) |
| Canton, MA | 18.4 mi | $2,430 | +$720 (+42%) |
| East Providence, RI | 18.5 mi | $1,325 | $-385 (-23%) |
| Central Falls, RI | 19 mi | $1,170 | $-540 (-32%) |
| Randolph, MA | 19 mi | $2,200 | +$490 (+29%) |
Studio rent in Taunton — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Taunton?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Taunton, Massachusetts is $1,710 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $2,158.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Taunton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $68,400 ($5,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Taunton expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Taunton's studio median of $1,710 is +33% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 76th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Taunton rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 111 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Taunton ranks #28 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Taunton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Attleboro ($1,370), Brockton ($1,510), Pawtucket ($1,170).