Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Framingham Neighborhood of Framingham, MA from $1,400 (8 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Framingham area of Framingham.

property at 208 Irving St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 24

208 Irving St

FraminghamMA01702
property at 36-38 Oliver St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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36-38 Oliver St

FraminghamMA01702
property at 318 Concord St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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318 Concord St

FraminghamMA01702

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Union Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Union Court Apartments

258-262 Union AveFramingham, MA 01702
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Amsden Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Amsden Apartments

2 Kendall StFramingham, MA 01702

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Cheapest Available Downtown Framingham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Framingham area of Framingham, MA is a Studio unit found at The 266 Framingham priced from $2,321. Bancroft Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,486. Here are the most affordable Downtown Framingham apartments for rent in Framingham, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The 266 FraminghamS11-TFGStudio,1BA$2,321
Bancroft LoftsLOFTS 1 Bed B1BR,1BA$2,486
Union HouseA31BR,1BA$2,511

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Framingham, MA

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Framingham area is the $2.89 price per square foot 11-2 Highland St Model at 11-2 Highland St, Unit 2 in the in the South Framingham neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Downtown Framingham apartment is the LOFTS 1 Bed K4 Model at Bancroft Lofts starting at $2,533 with a $3.71 price per square foot in the South Framingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Framingham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
11-2 Highland St, Unit 211-2 Highland St4BR,1BA$2.89
Bancroft LoftsLOFTS 1 Bed K41BR,1BA$3.71
54 Union2C102BR,1BA$3.74
Union HouseA31BR,1BA$4.07
The 266 FraminghamS11-TFGStudio ,1BA$3.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Framingham, Framingham, MA

Ranked #8

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Framingham Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Framingham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Framingham Apartment is $2,486 at Bancroft Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Framingham Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Framingham is starting from $2,550 at 54 Union.

What is the most affordable Downtown Framingham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Framingham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The 266 Framingham and starts from $3,904.

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