Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Framingham, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Framingham

$2,500/mo

Flat

vs previous year

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

$2.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Framingham

49

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,545, whereas a house costs $3,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Framingham run $2,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,735.

Listings

Studio

$1,504

40%

12%

1 bedroom

$2,245

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$2,675

6%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,615

21%

26%

4 bedroom

$2,900

4%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,504

Last 30 days

40%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,245

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,675

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,615

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

20%

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
Groceries4% higher
Health18% higher
Housing69% higher
Transportation7% higher
Utilities51% higher

Discover rentals in Framingham, MA

10-28 CENTENNIAL PLACE LLC - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.5

Very good

10-28 CENTENNIAL PLACE LLC

10 Centennial Pl, Framingham, MA 01701

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,800–$3,500

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
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.
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.
1 Universal St #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Framingham

Residential Lease, Framingham, MA

1 Universal St #9, Framingham, MA 01702

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

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

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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 September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Framingham?

Average rent prices in Framingham have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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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