1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Westfield, MA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Westfield, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $1,873 and +17% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Westfield
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 Westfield
Compare Westfield'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 (this page) | $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 Westfield.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Westfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee, MA | 11.6 mi | $1,120 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Amherst, MA | 26 mi | $1,540 | +$380 (+33%) |
| West Hartford, CT | 27.1 mi | $1,480 | +$320 (+28%) |
| Farmington, CT | 29.7 mi | $1,780 | +$620 (+53%) |
| Torrington, CT | 33.2 mi | $1,130 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Glastonbury, CT | 34.7 mi | $1,640 | +$480 (+41%) |
| Southington, CT | 37.8 mi | $1,340 | +$180 (+16%) |
| Meriden, CT | 42.5 mi | $1,355 | +$195 (+17%) |
| Middletown, CT | 42.5 mi | $1,350 | +$190 (+16%) |
| Waterbury, CT | 45 mi | $1,155 | $-5 (0%) |
| Naugatuck, CT | 49.8 mi | $1,350 | +$190 (+16%) |
| Seymour, CT | 57.2 mi | $1,350 | +$190 (+16%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Westfield — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Westfield?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Westfield, Massachusetts is $1,160 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $1,873.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Westfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,400 ($3,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Westfield expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Westfield's 1-bedroom median of $1,160 is +17% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 33th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Westfield rank for 1-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 1-bedroom data, Westfield ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Westfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Chicopee ($1,120), Torrington ($1,130), Waterbury ($1,155).