Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Metro West Neighborhood of Framingham, MA from $900 (96 Rentals)

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property at 1494 Concord St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1494 Concord St

FraminghamMA01701
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The Green at 9 and 90
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$1,555 - $2,667
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$1,555 - $2,667

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$1,555 - $2,667
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The Green at 9 and 90

1610 Worcester RdFramingham, MA 01702
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property at 5 Beaver Park Rd

$1,650 - $2,400

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$1,650

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$1,650

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5 Beaver Park Rd

FraminghamMA01702
property at 208 Irving St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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208 Irving St

FraminghamMA01702
property at 260 Union Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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260 Union Ave

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

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Venetian Tower
$1,900 - $2,250
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$1,900 - $2,250

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$1,900 - $2,250
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Venetian Tower

72 Nicholas RdFramingham, MA 01701
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16 Eames St, Unit 3
$1,900
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$1,900

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$1,900
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16 Eames St, Unit 3

16 Eames StFramingham, MA 01702
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property at 1 Rhubena St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1 Rhubena St

FraminghamMA01702
property at 153 2nd St

$2,000 - $2,200

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$2,000

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$2,000

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153 2nd St

FraminghamMA01702
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Sudbury Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sudbury Arms

28 Edmands RdFramingham, MA 01701
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Parkside Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

301 Grant StFramingham, MA 01702
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56 Hollis St
1 Bedroom Apartments

56 Hollis St

56 Hollis StFramingham, MA 01702

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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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Hamilton Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Village

9 School StFramingham, MA 01701
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Sherwood Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sherwood Park

55 Phelps RdFramingham, MA 01702
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Executive Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Executive Apartments

545-561 Worcester RdFramingham, MA 01701
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18 Pope St, Unit #1 Attic
$1,100
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$1,100

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$1,100
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18 Pope St, Unit #1 Attic

18 Pope StHudson, MA 01749
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property at 24 Summer St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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24 Summer St

AshlandMA01721
property at 109 Mechanic St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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109 Mechanic St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 8 E Main St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8 E Main St

WestboroughMA01581
property at 107 Broad St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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107 Broad St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 65 Main St

$1,500 - $2,150

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$1,500

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$1,500

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65 Main St

HudsonMA01749
property at 24 Concord St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

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24 Concord St

AshlandMA01721
property at 32 W Main St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

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32 W Main St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 25 Church St

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

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25 Church St

NatickMA01760

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165 Main St
$1,650
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$1,650

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$1,650
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165 Main St

165 Main StMarlborough, MA 01752
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Park Village West
$1,745 - $2,465
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$1,670 - $2,390
Required Monthly Fees
$75

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$1,745 - $2,465
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Park Village West

135 E Main StWestborough, MA 01581
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25 Connector
$1,795 - $2,400
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$1,795 - $2,400

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$1,795 - $2,400
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25 Connector

25 Connector RdWestborough, MA 01581
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property at 143 Walnut St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

143 Walnut St

NewtonMA02460

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Metro West, Framingham, MA Local Guide

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 $1,200. The Green at 9 and 90 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,555. Here are the most affordable Metro West apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
The Green at 9 and 90E1BStudio,1BA$1,555
56 Hollis St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,585
Residences at Solomon PondFurnished JR. Studio (Long Term 8+ Months)Studio,1BA$1,750
25 Connector1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Wayside ApartmentsStandard 1 bed1BR,1BA$1,815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metro West, MA

As of June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metro West area is the $0.30 price per square foot 315 Warren St Model at 315 Warren St in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Metro West apartment is the 8 Homer St Model at 8 Homer St starting at $2,700 with a $0.27 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Metro West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
315 Warren St315 Warren St3BR,1BA$0.30
8 Homer St8 Homer St3BR,1BA$0.27
137 Virginia Rd137 Virginia Rd4BR,2BA$1.49
137 Virginia Rd137 Virginia Rd4BR,2BA$1.68
35 Jewett St, Unit 235 Jewett St4BR,1.5BA$1.63
672 Centre St672 Centre St3BR,1BA$1.66
672 Centre St, Unit 1672 Centre St3BR,1BA$1.66
115 Withington Rd115 Withington Rd3BR,1BA$1.80
3 Central St3 Central St1BR,1BA$1.50
56 Hollis St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.59

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Metro West, Framingham, MA

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Western Boston, MA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,815.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Metro West?

The cheapest apartment in Metro West is 56 Hollis St which is listed at $1,585, while the average apartment in Metro West costs $24,369.

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 10 regular apartments in Metro West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Metro West?

Cheap apartments in Metro West have an average cost of $158 which is $24,211 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Metro West.

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