Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Framingham, MA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Framingham rent stands today

    Framingham, MA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,500/month. Renters are paying $25 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent edged up 1.0%.

  • Framingham rents run 31.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with 53 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Framingham rent for $1,882/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,210/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,718/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $3,590/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,500/month. The bedroom tiers reflect a broad range of options for renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio and 3-bedroom rents in Framingham rose by 9.1% and 11.3% year over year, diverging from the citywide trend. Meanwhile, 4+ bedroom rents declined by 12.5%, showing varied shifts across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Framingham

$2,500/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Framingham is $2,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$2.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Framingham

53

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Framingham rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,562, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Framingham run $2,312 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,777.

Listings

Studio

$1,882

3%

9%

1 bedroom

$2,210

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,717

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$3,590

No Change

11%

4 bedroom

$3,500

23%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,882

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,210

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,717

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,590

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

13%

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$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,795
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Framingham, MA is 11% 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
Groceries5% higher
Health22% higher
Housing88% higher
Transportation8% higher
Utilities56% higher

Discover rentals in Framingham, MA

8 Brackett Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Framingham

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
10-28 CENTENNIAL PLACE LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

10-28 CENTENNIAL PLACE LLC

10 Centennial Pl, Framingham, MA 01701

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,900–$3,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
69 Nicholas Rd #F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Framingham

Residential Lease, Framingham, MA

69 Nicholas Rd #F, Framingham, MA 01701

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
198 Union Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Framingham

Residential Lease, Framingham, MA

198 Union Ave #1, Framingham, MA 01702

2 beds

2 baths

$2,200

Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,500 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Framingham?

Average rent prices in Framingham have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Framingham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Framingham is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January sees the lowest rents in Framingham while June has the highest, with roughly 7.6% difference between peak and off-peak months. Searching in January might result in lower prices compared to the summer peak.

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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