Sovereign & Saxony Apartments
23 Auburn St,
Framingham, MA 01701
1-2 Beds | $2,075 - $2,350
Rental Market Trends in Framingham, MA
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Framingham, MA is $2,271/month.
Rent in Framingham is 37% higher than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,271/month
Average Rent
725 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.3%
Change / Year
697
Available Apartments
Framingham rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Framingham average $1,810 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Framingham average $2,271 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Framingham average $2,584 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Framingham average $3,186 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Framingham, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $29 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Framingham, MA
July 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
8%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
28%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
64%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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 $2,271, you’ll want to make about $7,570 per month or $90,840 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 35.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Framingham is 68.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,810 - $3,186. You can expect to pay 4.3% more for groceries, 50.9% more for utilities, and 7.2% more 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.
View the Framingham Area GuideStudio
$1,702/month
$2,525/month
One Bedroom
$2,319/month
$2,447/month
Two Bedroom
$2,905/month
$2,878/month
Three Bedroom
$3,699/month
$4,449/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Framingham?
The average rent in Framingham is $2,271 per month, which is 36.6% higher than the national average of $1,662.
What is the average rent for a house in Framingham?
The average rent for a house in Framingham, MA is $4,162 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Framingham?
The average rent for a townhome in Framingham, MA is $3,130 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Framingham?
The average rent for a condo in Framingham, MA is $1,951 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Framingham?
Rents in Framingham, MA are increasing, with prices up 1.3% year-over-year and $29 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Framingham?
In Framingham, MA, 64% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.