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Average Rent in Framingham, MA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 10 apartment communities in Framingham, MA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,020/mo
▲ +3% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,925/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
10
tracked daily
Units Listed
70
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Framingham, MA
14 listed units across 4 buildings in Framingham, MA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $97/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The 266 Framingham | Unit 1, S11-TFG | $2,631 | $2,347 | $284 |
| The 266 Framingham | Unit 4, A41-TFG | $2,710 | $2,529 | $181 |
| Bancroft Lofts | Unit 304, Vista 1 | $2,665 | $2,512 | $153 |
| The 266 Framingham | Unit 2, A11-TFG | $2,575 | $2,449 | $126 |
| The 266 Framingham | Unit 3, A31-TFG | $2,675 | $2,549 | $126 |
| The 266 Framingham | Unit 5, A91-TFG | $2,845 | $2,719 | $126 |
| Avalon Natick | Unit 1 | $2,538 | $2,433 | $105 |
| Bancroft Lofts | Unit 510, Lofts I | $2,498 | $2,419 | $79 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Framingham, MA
Compare average rent across Framingham, MA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natick 01760 | $3,344 | ▲ $777 | $2,433 | 3 | 26 |
| Framingham 01701 | $3,197 | ▲ $152 | $2,635 | 2 | 10 |
| Framingham 01702 | $2,728 | ▼ $245 | $1,925 | 3 | 32 |
| Ashland 01721 | $2,604 | ▲ $67 | $2,450 | 2 | 2 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Framingham, MA?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Framingham, MA is $3,020 per month across 10 apartment communities and 70 available units. Rents have increased $89 (3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Water View Village at Framingham Apartments starting at $1,925/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,655/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,724/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,404/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $4,025/mo.
Prices range from $1,925 to $4,345 per month. The most common price point is the $2,400 range, where 17 units are currently listed.
Framingham, MA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $2,970 | - | 10 |
| August 2026 | $2,970 | $0 | 10 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Framingham, MA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Framingham, MA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water View Village at Framingham Apartments | $1,925/mo | $1,925/mo | 1 | 4 |
| The 266 Framingham | $2,347/mo | $2,828/mo | 9 | 4.1 |
| Bancroft Lofts | $2,380/mo | $2,723/mo | 22 | 4.6 |
| Avalon Natick | $2,433/mo | $3,145/mo | 18 | 4.7 |
| Ashland Woods | $2,450/mo | $2,450/mo | 1 | 3.3 |
| Avalon Framingham | $2,635/mo | $3,209/mo | 9 | 4.7 |
| The Asher | $2,757/mo | $2,757/mo | 1 | 5 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$121,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,020/mo.
Comfortable income
$145,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,925/mo), you need to earn at least $77,000/year.
Cost of living in Framingham, MA
We only have live rent data for Framingham, MA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,020 |
| Estimated total | $3,020/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
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