2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Woburn, MA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Woburn, Massachusetts as of August 2026. That's +3% higher than the citywide median of $2,870 and +78% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Woburn
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 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Woburn
Compare Woburn's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Bedford | $1,380 |
| 2 | Chicopee | $1,390 |
| 3 | Holyoke | $1,390 |
| 4 | Fairhaven | $1,420 |
| 5 | Westfield | $1,440 |
| 6 | Gardner | $1,470 |
| 7 | Spencer | $1,500 |
| 8 | Ware | $1,500 |
| 9 | Webster | $1,500 |
| 10 | Springfield | $1,510 |
| 11 | Fall River | $1,530 |
| 12 | Fitchburg | $1,570 |
| 13 | Pittsfield | $1,630 |
| 14 | Leominster | $1,740 |
| 15 | Attleboro | $1,800 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $4,210 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,990 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,923 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,858 |
| 5 | Concord | $3,480 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $3,370 |
| 7 | Westford | $3,360 |
| 8 | Somerville | $3,303 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $3,250 |
| 10 | Burlington | $3,240 |
| 11 | Bedford | $3,230 |
| 12 | Belmont | $3,220 |
| 13 | Boston | $3,200 |
| 14 | Ashland | $3,140 |
| 15 | Winchester | $3,100 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Woburn.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Woburn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester, MA | 2.6 mi | $3,100 | +$150 (+5%) |
| Burlington, MA | 3.4 mi | $3,240 | +$290 (+10%) |
| Arlington, MA | 4.9 mi | $2,755 | $-195 (-7%) |
| Medford, MA | 5.5 mi | $3,100 | +$150 (+5%) |
| Wakefield, MA | 6.1 mi | $2,550 | $-400 (-14%) |
| Belmont, MA | 6.7 mi | $3,220 | +$270 (+9%) |
| Lexington, MA | 6.8 mi | $4,210 | +$1,260 (+43%) |
| Somerville, MA | 7.6 mi | $3,303 | +$353 (+12%) |
| Malden, MA | 7.8 mi | $2,870 | $-80 (-3%) |
| Cambridge, MA | 8.6 mi | $3,858 | +$908 (+31%) |
| Bedford, MA | 8.8 mi | $3,230 | +$280 (+9%) |
| Everett, MA | 8.9 mi | $2,580 | $-370 (-13%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Woburn — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Woburn?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Woburn, Massachusetts is $2,950 per month. This is +3% higher than the citywide median of $2,870.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Woburn?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $118,000 ($9,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $56.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Woburn expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Woburn's 2-bedroom median of $2,950 is +78% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 94th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Woburn rank for 2-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 111 cities in Massachusetts with 2-bedroom data, Woburn ranks #85 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Woburn?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Arlington ($2,755), Wakefield ($2,550), Malden ($2,870).