Average Rent in Framingham, MA

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Current Versus Historical Framingham, MA Rents

Framingham rentals average $1,598 for a studio rental to $6,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,198, or roughly $33 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $73 (4.75%) year-over-year from $1,525 to $1,598. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8 (0.44%) year-over-year from $1,892 to $1,900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-1.96%) year-over-year from $2,550 to $2,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (3.13%) year-over-year from $3,200 to $3,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,100 (53.85%) year-over-year from $3,900 to $6,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 2.14% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.79% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.56% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.06% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 22.45% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$50.19	$1,598	$1,525 (4.75%)	$781 (104.46%)
1 BR	$34.34	$1,900	$1,892 (0.44%)	$1,675 (13.43%)
2 BR	$27.88	$2,500	$2,550 (-1.96%)	$2,433 (2.75%)
3 BR	$30.46	$3,300	$3,200 (3.13%)	$3,433 (-3.88%)
4+ BR	$33.84	$6,000	$3,900 (53.85%)	$4,033 (48.76%)

Historical Rents in Framingham, MA

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Top Cities Near Framingham

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Framingham. The average rent in Framingham is currently $3,826 per month. Our records show that Waltham, MA, with an average rent of $2,828, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Framingham, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,825 per month.

Let's compare Framingham, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Framingham, MA is 37.40% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 21.09% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Framingham, MA are about 23.96% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 32.31% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Framingham, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,780	$2,828
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,150	$3,325	$4,825

Top Neighborhoods Near Framingham

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Framingham. One neighborhood in the area is South Side. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Framingham, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Framingham, MA is currently around $2,740 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Framingham's average rent, which is only $2,198. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Framingham, South Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,740 per month. Whereas, at $2,740 average rent per month, South Side is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Framingham. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Side, Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,700	$2,740

Top Counties Near Framingham

There are a total of 4 counties located by Framingham, MA. Some of these counties include Framingham, MA, Waltham, MA, and Natick, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,839. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Framingham, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,198. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,825, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Framingham, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Framingham, MA is 12.60% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Framingham, MA is 15.65% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Framingham, MA is 11.78% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Framingham, MA	$1,598	$1,838	$2,463	$2,198
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,780	$2,828
Natick, MA	$2,875	$2,100	$2,725	$2,850
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,150	$3,325	$4,825

Top Zipcodes Near Framingham

There is one zipcode in or near Framingham, MA. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,849.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near Framingham, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02453, Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,350	$2,780	$2,849

Frequently Asked Questions - Framingham Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Framingham, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Framingham, MA apartments for rent is approximately $2,198. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Framingham, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Framingham, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Framingham, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,598 and an average price per square feet of $50.19. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Framingham.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Framingham, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,838 and an average price per square feet of $34.34. There are a total of 42 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Framingham.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Framingham, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,463 and an average price per square feet of $27.88. There are a total of 26 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Framingham.

How have rent prices in Framingham, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Framingham, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Framingham, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Framingham, MA is around $1,758/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.