1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Tewksbury, MA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Tewksbury, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +11% lower than the citywide median of $2,781 and +78% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Tewksbury
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 Tewksbury
Compare Tewksbury'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Tewksbury.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Tewksbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billerica, MA | 4.6 mi | $2,005 | $-475 (-19%) |
| Andover, MA | 5.2 mi | $1,970 | $-510 (-21%) |
| Lowell, MA | 6.7 mi | $1,565 | $-915 (-37%) |
| Dracut, MA | 6.9 mi | $1,690 | $-790 (-32%) |
| Burlington, MA | 7.7 mi | $2,730 | +$250 (+10%) |
| Bedford, MA | 8.6 mi | $2,730 | +$250 (+10%) |
| Methuen, MA | 9.6 mi | $1,510 | $-970 (-39%) |
| Woburn, MA | 9.9 mi | $2,490 | +$10 (0%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 10 mi | $1,890 | $-590 (-24%) |
| Lexington, MA | 12 mi | $3,550 | +$1,070 (+43%) |
| Winchester, MA | 12.4 mi | $2,620 | +$140 (+6%) |
| Wakefield, MA | 13.4 mi | $2,140 | $-340 (-14%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Tewksbury — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Tewksbury?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Tewksbury, Massachusetts is $2,480 per month. This is +11% below the citywide median of $2,781.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Tewksbury?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $99,200 ($8,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $47.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tewksbury expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Tewksbury's 1-bedroom median of $2,480 is +78% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 94th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tewksbury rank for 1-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 1-bedroom data, Tewksbury ranks #80 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Tewksbury?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Billerica ($2,005), Andover ($1,970), Lowell ($1,565).