3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Winchester, MA
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Winchester, Massachusetts as of August 2026. That's +3% lower than the citywide median of $3,857 and +75% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Winchester
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 3-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Winchester
Compare Winchester's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Bedford | $1,660 |
| 2 | Chicopee | $1,690 |
| 3 | Holyoke | $1,690 |
| 4 | Fairhaven | $1,710 |
| 5 | Westfield | $1,760 |
| 6 | Spencer | $1,810 |
| 7 | Ware | $1,810 |
| 8 | Webster | $1,820 |
| 9 | Springfield | $1,840 |
| 10 | Fall River | $1,850 |
| 11 | Gardner | $1,920 |
| 12 | Fitchburg | $2,050 |
| 13 | Pittsfield | $2,090 |
| 14 | Attleboro | $2,170 |
| 15 | Lawrence | $2,285 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $5,070 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $4,810 |
| 3 | Brookline | $4,723 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $4,646 |
| 5 | Concord | $4,190 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $4,060 |
| 7 | Westford | $4,050 |
| 8 | Somerville | $3,977 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $3,920 |
| 10 | Burlington | $3,900 |
| 11 | Bedford | $3,890 |
| 12 | Belmont | $3,880 |
| 13 | Boston | $3,856 |
| 14 | Ashland | $3,780 |
| 15 | Winchester (this page) | $3,730 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Winchester.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Winchester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woburn, MA | 2.6 mi | $3,550 | $-180 (-5%) |
| Arlington, MA | 2.8 mi | $3,320 | $-410 (-11%) |
| Medford, MA | 3.2 mi | $3,730 | — |
| Belmont, MA | 4.7 mi | $3,880 | +$150 (+4%) |
| Somerville, MA | 5.1 mi | $3,977 | +$247 (+7%) |
| Burlington, MA | 5.3 mi | $3,900 | +$170 (+5%) |
| Cambridge, MA | 6 mi | $4,646 | +$916 (+25%) |
| Malden, MA | 6.1 mi | $3,460 | $-270 (-7%) |
| Wakefield, MA | 6.3 mi | $3,080 | $-650 (-17%) |
| Lexington, MA | 6.6 mi | $5,070 | +$1,340 (+36%) |
| Everett, MA | 7 mi | $3,110 | $-620 (-17%) |
| Waltham, MA | 7.8 mi | $3,720 | $-10 (0%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Winchester — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Winchester?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Winchester, Massachusetts is $3,730 per month. This is +3% below the citywide median of $3,857.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Winchester?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $149,200 ($12,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $71.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Winchester expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Winchester's 3-bedroom median of $3,730 is +75% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 93th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Winchester rank for 3-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 111 cities in Massachusetts with 3-bedroom data, Winchester ranks #97 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Winchester?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Woburn ($3,550), Arlington ($3,320), Malden ($3,460).