Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Framingham, MA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Framingham, MA rent slipped 8.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,350/month. Renters today are paying $98 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.9% month-over-month increase in July 2026.

  • Framingham runs 21.8% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with a total of 55 rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Framingham sit around $1,840/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,260/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,685/month, with 3-bedrooms reaching $3,612/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,400/month. These ranges reflect the diversity of bedroom options available to renters.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent at a median of $3,250/month, while apartments are lower at a median of $2,360/month. Apartments make up 61.1% of total rentals, with condos at 24.4% and houses at 13.3%.

Median rent

Median rent in Framingham

$2,350/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Framingham is $2,350 per month as of July 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $420 more per month.

$2.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Framingham

55

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Framingham rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Framingham, MA

Average rent prices in Framingham have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Framingham, MA

Rent prices in Framingham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Framingham is $2,360, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Framingham run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,715.

Listings

Studio

$1,840

13%

7%

1 bedroom

$2,260

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,685

3%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,612

1%

45%

4 bedroom

$3,400

9%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,840

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,260

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,685

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,612

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

45%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Framingham, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Framingham, MA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Framingham and Belmont by all bedroom counts and property types.

Framingham

Median rent price$2,350
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Framingham, MA is 19% lower than the median rent in Belmont, MA.

Cost of living in Framingham, MA

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services26% higher
Groceries4% higher
Health18% higher
Housing69% higher
Transportation7% higher
Utilities51% higher

Discover rentals in Framingham, MA

535 Worcester Rd #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Framingham

Charming Renovated Studio Suite with Prime Location

535 Worcester Rd #3, Framingham, MA 01701

1 bed

1 bath

$1,545

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

10-28 CENTENNIAL PLACE LLC - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.5

Very good

10-28 CENTENNIAL PLACE LLC

10 Centennial Pl, Framingham, MA 01701

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,800–$3,750

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

145 Franklin St #2F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Framingham

2 beds

0 baths

$1,925

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

149 Franklin St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Framingham

2 beds

0 baths

$1,950

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

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Frequently asked questions for Framingham, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Framingham rental market.

How much is rent in Framingham?

The average rent in Framingham is $2,350 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Framingham?

Average rent prices in Framingham have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Framingham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Framingham is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $420 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Framingham?

To comfortably afford rent in Framingham, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Framingham?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Framingham average around $2,280/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,820/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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