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Rental Market Trends in Framingham, MA

What is the average rent in Framingham, MA?

$2,257/month

Average Rent

723 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Framingham, MA is $2,257 per month. This is 39% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/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 $1,803 per month for a studio, $2,257 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,545 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,055 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,803/month
444 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,257/month
723 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,545/month
967 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,055/month
1,270 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,007/month
1,838 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,385/month
1,950 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,988/month
749 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,600/month
1,155 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,372/month
1,473 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Framingham, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $8 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Framingham, MA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Framingham, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
9% $1,001 - $1,500/month
29% $1,501 - $2,000/month
63% Above $2,000/month

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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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Framingham
$2,703/month
781 Sq Ft
Metro West
$2,715/month
801 Sq Ft

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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Metro West
$2,715/month
801 Sq Ft
Downtown Framingham
$2,703/month
781 Sq Ft

Which Framingham neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Framingham with the most apartments available are Metro West and Downtown Framingham" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Metro West
$2,715/month
801 Sq Ft
Downtown Framingham
$2,703/month
781 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Framingham, MA?

Because the average rent in Framingham is $2,257, you’ll want to make about $7,523 per month or $90,276 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 34.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Framingham is 67.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,803 - $3,055. You can expect to pay 4.6% more for groceries, 51.5% more for utilities, and 7.2% more for transportation.

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Framingham, MA

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Framingham

Framingham, MA

Metro West

Framingham, MA

Studio
$1,614/month
$2,511/month
One Bedroom
$2,356/month
$2,371/month
Two Bedroom
$2,690/month
$2,783/month
Three Bedroom
$3,324/month
$4,249/month
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Apartment communities in Framingham we think you'll love

Sovereign & Saxony Apartments

Sovereign & Saxony Apartments

23 Auburn St,
Framingham, MA 01701

$2,325 - $2,350 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

The Buckley Apartments

The Buckley Apartments

480 Franklin St,
Framingham, MA 01702

$2,552 - $3,833 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Fox Howe

Fox Howe

770 Water St,
Framingham, MA 01701

$2,213 - $4,350 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

The Asher

The Asher

100 Chestnut St,
Ashland, MA 01721

$2,495 - $4,040 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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