Fox Howe
770 Water St,
Framingham, MA 01701
1-3 Beds | $1,982 - $4,350
Rental Market Trends in Framingham, MA
What is the average rent in Framingham, MA?
$2,294/month
Average Rent
720 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Framingham, MA is $2,294 per month. This is 40% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/month, making Framingham one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Framingham, you can expect to pay about $1,908 per month for a studio, $2,294 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,576 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,051 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Framingham, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 6%, which averages out to $139 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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Rent Ranges in Framingham, MA
Last Updated July 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
9%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
26%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
66%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Framingham?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Framingham and Metro West" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Framingham.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Framingham?
Based on current rent prices, Metro West and Downtown Framingham" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Framingham.
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Which Framingham neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Framingham with the most apartments available are Metro West and Downtown Framingham" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Framingham, MA?
Because the average rent in Framingham is $2,294, you’ll want to make about $7,646 per month or $91,752 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Framingham, MA is 36.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Framingham is 74.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,908 - $3,051. You can expect to pay 7.1% more for groceries, 52.8% more for utilities, and 1.7% less for transportation.
How does Framingham, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Framingham, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,649/month
$2,546/month
One Bedroom
$2,326/month
$2,480/month
Two Bedroom
$2,822/month
$2,878/month
Three Bedroom
$3,377/month
$4,516/month
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.