The Buckley Apartments
480 Franklin St,
Framingham, MA 01702
Studio - 3 Beds | $2,388 - $4,298
Rental Market Trends in Framingham, MA
What is the average rent in Framingham, MA?
$2,157/month
Average Rent
719 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Framingham, MA is $2,157 per month. This is 38% higher than the national average rent price of $1,559/month, making Framingham one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Framingham, you can expect to pay about $1,826 per month for a studio, $2,157 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,526 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,954 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Framingham, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $42 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Framingham, MA
Last Updated March 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
Below $700/month
3%
$700 - $1,000/month
8%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
31%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
58%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Framingham?
Based on current rent prices, Metro West and Downtown Framingham" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Framingham.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Framingham?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Framingham and Metro West" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Framingham.
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Which Framingham neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Framingham with the most apartments available are Metro West and Downtown Framingham" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Framingham, MA?
Because the average rent in Framingham is $2,157, you’ll want to make about $7,190 per month or $86,280 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Framingham, MA is 36.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Framingham is 82.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,826 - $2,954. You can expect to pay 6.3% more for groceries, 36.0% more for utilities, and 1.2% less for transportation.
How does Framingham, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Framingham, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$2,479/month
$1,986/month
One Bedroom
$2,413/month
$2,234/month
Two Bedroom
$2,810/month
$2,740/month
Three Bedroom
$4,469/month
$2,946/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.