Studio Apartment Rent in Walpole, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Walpole, Massachusetts as of August 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $2,825 and +55% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Walpole
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 Walpole
Compare Walpole'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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Walpole.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Walpole |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood, MA | 5.9 mi | $2,160 | +$160 (+8%) |
| Sharon, MA | 6.7 mi | $2,450 | +$450 (+23%) |
| Dedham, MA | 9.3 mi | $2,300 | +$300 (+15%) |
| Mansfield, MA | 9.7 mi | $2,000 | — |
| Canton, MA | 10.2 mi | $2,430 | +$430 (+22%) |
| Franklin, MA | 10.6 mi | $2,000 | — |
| Natick, MA | 11 mi | $2,220 | +$220 (+11%) |
| Wellesley, MA | 11.4 mi | $3,180 | +$1,180 (+59%) |
| Stoughton, MA | 11.7 mi | $2,110 | +$110 (+6%) |
| North Attleboro, MA | 12.8 mi | $2,000 | — |
| Bellingham, MA | 14.9 mi | $2,070 | +$70 (+4%) |
| Attleboro, MA | 14.9 mi | $1,370 | $-630 (-31%) |
Studio rent in Walpole — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Walpole?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Walpole, Massachusetts is $2,000 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $2,825.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Walpole?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $80,000 ($6,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Walpole expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Walpole's studio median of $2,000 is +55% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 87th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Walpole rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 111 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Walpole ranks #61 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Walpole?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Attleboro ($1,370).