Framingham

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Framingham, MA

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A shopping landmark, parks everywhere, and a direct line to Boston.

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Located in MetroWest Massachusetts, Framingham combines residential comfort with city conveniences. The city offers various housing options across its neighborhoods, from apartment communities to single-family homes. Current rental data shows one-bedroom apartments average $2,257, reflecting a 6.8% increase from last year. The Golden Triangle district provides apartment communities near retail centers, while established areas like Saxonville and Nobscot maintain their traditional character. Outdoor spaces include the 400-acre Cushing Memorial Park and Garden in the Woods, home to the New England Wild Flower Society's extensive native plant collection.

Framingham's development continues to shape its character. As home to Framingham State University and the global headquarters of TJX Companies, the city maintains a strong economic foundation. Downtown Framingham features an international atmosphere, particularly evident in its Brazilian-American community's contributions to local commerce and dining. The city's historical significance includes its connection to Crispus Attucks, recognized as the first person killed in the Boston Massacre. Cultural attractions include the Amazing Things Arts Center and the Danforth Art Museum, while outdoor recreation opportunities exist at Callahan State Park and along the Cochituate Rail Trail.

Explore the City

The Natick Mall offers Framingham residents a cozy atmosphere to browse the shops.

Multi-family homes in Framingham accommodates a denser population.

Learn new tricks at Farm Pond Park in Framingham.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Framingham, MA is $1,792 for a studio, $2,276 for one bedroom, $2,533 for two bedrooms, and $3,066 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Framingham has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,276/month
723 Sq Ft
House
$4,214/month
2,030 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,217/month
822 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,457/month
1,509 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Framingham, MA is 36.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Framingham is 73.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,786 - $3,074. You can expect to pay 6.9% more for groceries, 53.3% more for utilities, and 4.8% more for transportation.

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Transportation

67

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

34

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Hemenway Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

543 Students

Potter Road Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

541 Students

Charlotte A. Dunning Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

433 Students

King Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

392 Students

Barbieri Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

696 Students

Walsh Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

789 Students

Fuller Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

616 Students

Cameron Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

553 Students

Framingham High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,566 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Callahan State Park
  • Hop Brook Natural Area
  • Cowassock Woods and Ashland Town Forest
  • Garden in the Woods
  • Nobscot Scout Reservation

Transit / Subway

Airports

  • Worcester Regional
  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.