
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Metro West Neighborhood of Framingham, MA from $1,000 (87 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Metro West area of Framingham.


3 Elm St

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The Green at 9 and 90

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Eagle Rock Apartments at Framingham

36-38 Oliver St

915 Edgell Rd

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Venetian Tower

Water View Terrace

Water View Village

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Dennison Bishop
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1325 Worcester Rd, Unit BY Owner

Sudbury Arms

The Grant Street Complex

Parkside Apartments

Union Court Apartments

Amsden Apartments

Sherwood Park

Executive Apartments

Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term

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84 Walker St, Unit 1 - room
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Lincoln Woods Apartments

1334 Massachusetts Ave

(55+ and Affordable)The Coolidge at Sudbury

Meadows at Marlborough

83 E Main St

12 E Main St

56 Devens St

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Chestnut Place

17 Hudson St

107 Broad St
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Oak Street Apartments

Princeton Green Apartments

799 Farm Road in Marlboro

799 Farm Rd

258-260-260 Main St

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Park Village West

7 Pearl St

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40 Sumner St, Unit 40 Sumner Street

32 Brown St

Wayside Apartments
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Heights at Marlborough

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Kendall Crossing

103 Trapelo Rd

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Royal Crest Marlboro

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The Rockwell

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Rosemary Lake Apartments

1 Hilltop Rd

436 Washington St

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43 Clinton St, Unit 2

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28 Austin St
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Metro West, Framingham, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Metro West?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro West Studio Apartments | $2,368 | $1,175 | $4,375 |
| Metro West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,676 | $1,200 | $6,566 |
| Metro West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,272 | $1,532 | $8,144 |
| Metro West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,149 | $2,405 | $7,910 |
| Metro West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,452 | $2,900 | $10,000+ |
| Metro West 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,120 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
| Metro West 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,890 | $4,400 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 87 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Metro West Neighborhood of Framingham, MA.
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Cheapest Available Metro West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Metro West area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term priced from $1,175. (55+ and Affordable)The Coolidge at Sudbury has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Metro West apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| (55+ and Affordable)The Coolidge at Sudbury | Type H | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| The Green at 9 and 90 | E1B | Studio,1BA | $1,727 |
| Princeton Green Apartments | Brighton | Studio,1BA | $1,729 |
| 799 Farm Road in Marlboro | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Eagle Rock Apartments at Framingham | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,769 |
| Chestnut Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,783 |
| Wayside Apartments | Standard 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,815 |
| Executive Apartments | A1M | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metro West, MA
As of February 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metro West area is the $0.25 price per square foot 33 Paul St Model at 33 Paul St, Unit 20 in the in the Oak Hill neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Metro West apartment is the 200 Sumner St Model at 200 Sumner St, Unit 2B starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Thompsonville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Metro West apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Paul St, Unit 20 | 33 Paul St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 200 Sumner St, Unit 2B | 200 Sumner St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 8 Mechanic St, Unit 1F | 8 Mechanic St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 53 Wyman St, Unit A-11 | 53 Wyman St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 262 Lake Ave, Unit 3 | 262 Lake Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 1143 Beacon St, Unit #2 | 1143 Beacon St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 282 Grove St, Unit 9 | 282 Grove St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 286 Grove St, Unit 3 | 286 Grove St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 281 Lowell Ave, Unit 2 | 281 Lowell Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.27 |
| 1026 Chestnut St, Unit B | 1026 Chestnut St | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMetro West, Framingham, MA
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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Metro West Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Metro West?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Metro West is under $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Metro West?
The cheapest apartment in Metro West is (55+ and Affordable)The Coolidge at Sudbury which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Metro West costs $7,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Metro West?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 116 regular apartments in Metro West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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