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| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro West Studio Apartments | $2,317 | $1,175 | $4,429 |
| Metro West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,741 | $1,250 | $9,212 |
| Metro West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,422 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| Metro West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,313 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Metro West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,388 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
| Metro West 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,545 | $3,600 | $10,000+ |
| Metro West 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,314 | $4,400 | $9,000 |
There are currently 87 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Metro West Neighborhood of Framingham, MA.
See all Apartments in FraminghamThe 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. The Green at 9 and 90 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,689. 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 |
| The Green at 9 and 90 | E1B | Studio,1BA | $1,689 |
| Princeton Green Apartments | Brighton | Studio,1BA | $1,749 |
| Wayside Apartments | Standard 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,815 |
| Kendall Crossing | One Bedroom - Model G | 1BR,1BA | $1,872 |
As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metro West area is the $0.37 price per square foot 6 Swetts Ct Model at 6 Swetts Ct, Unit 1 in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Metro West apartment is the 19 Banks St Model at 19 Banks St, Unit #1 starting at $3,800 with a $0.38 price per square foot in the North Waltham 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Swetts Ct, Unit 1 | 6 Swetts Ct | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.37 |
| 19 Banks St, Unit #1 | 19 Banks St | 3BR,2BA | $0.38 |
| 26 Maple St | 26 Maple St | 4BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 315 Warren St | 315 Warren St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 84 Walker St, Unit 2 | 84 Walker St | 3BR,1BA | $0.39 |
| 262 Lake Ave, Unit 3 | 262 Lake Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 149 Crescent St, Unit 301 | 149 Crescent St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.29 |
| 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 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Metro West is under $1,872.
The cheapest apartment in Metro West is Wayside Apartments which is listed at $1,815, while the average apartment in Metro West costs $5,900.
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 25 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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