Fox Howe
770 Water St,
Framingham, MA 01701
$2,213 - $4,350 Total Monthly Price
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Framingham, MA
What is the average rent in Framingham, MA?
$2,241/month
Average Rent
723 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.2%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Framingham, MA is $2,241 per month. This is 37% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $1,826 per month for a studio, $2,241 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,588 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,158 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Framingham, MA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.2%, which averages out to $26 less 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 April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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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 $2,241, you’ll want to make about $7,470 per month or $89,640 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 68.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,826 - $3,158. You can expect to pay 4.3% more for groceries, 50.7% more for utilities, and 7.5% 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.
Studio
$1,604/month
$2,496/month
One Bedroom
$2,343/month
$2,398/month
Two Bedroom
$2,857/month
$2,827/month
Three Bedroom
$3,607/month
$4,246/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 February 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.