Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Framingham, MA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Framingham, MA rent slipped 8.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,370/month. Renters today are paying $39 less per month on average than last year, continuing a decline from the peak of $2,825/month in April 2025.

  • Framingham runs 21.5% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a limited total rental inventory of 59 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Framingham sit around $1,930/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,285/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,750/month. Larger units reach $3,150/month for 3-bedrooms and $4,200/month for 4+ bedrooms, covering a broad spectrum of prices across unit sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Framingham

$2,370/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Framingham is $2,370 per month as of June 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $420 more per month.

$2.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Framingham

59

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Framingham rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 decreased by 8% 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 $2,390, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Framingham run $2,305 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,825.

Listings

Studio

$1,930

59%

8%

1 bedroom

$2,285

8%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,750

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,150

24%

3%

4 bedroom

$4,200

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,930

Last 30 days

59%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,285

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

1%

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$2,370
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,850
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Framingham, MA is 17% 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

133 Winthrop St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Framingham

1 bed

1 bath

$1,300

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

Apartment for rent

336 Bishop St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Framingham

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

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

Apartment for rent

GRANT COMPLEX FRAMINGHAM MA LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.5

Very good

GRANT COMPLEX FRAMINGHAM MA LLC

115 Grant St, Framingham, MA 01702

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,800–$3,750

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

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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 $2,370 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Framingham?

Average rent prices in Framingham have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $95,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Framingham's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,400 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,900 monthly. One-bedroom apartments represent 42% of available inventory, making them the most common rental type in the city.

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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