
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Metro West Neighborhood of Framingham, MA from $1,000 (91 Rentals)
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Eagle Rock Apartments at MetroWest

5 Beaver Park Rd

31 Dennison Ave

545 Worcester Rd

36-38 Oliver St

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The Chesterfield

557 Worcester Rd

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46 Cochituate Rd, Unit 104

557 Worcester Rd
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46 Cochituate Rd

555 Worcester Rd

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Water View Village

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Water View Terrace

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Venetian Tower

64 Hollis St

60 Queens Way

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Eagle Rock Apartments at Framingham

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1325 Worcester Rd, Unit BY Owner

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Sovereign & Saxony Apartments
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Sudbury Arms

The Grant Street Complex

Parkside Apartments

Union Court Apartments

Amsden Apartments

Hamilton Village

Executive Apartments

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Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term

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18 Townsend St

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Lincoln Woods Apartments
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84 Broad St

65 Main St

32 W Main St

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(55+ and Affordable)The Coolidge at Sudbury

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Princeton Green Apartments

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149 Main St, Unit 1

12 E Main St

107 Broad St

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Chestnut Place

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Oak Street Apartments
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799 Farm Rd

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799 Farm Road in Marlboro

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Park Village West

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87 Broad St

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409 Trapelo Rd, Unit #1

242 Main St

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Wayside Apartments

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Kendall Crossing

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Heights at Marlborough

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Orchards Apartments
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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 |
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| Metro West Studio Apartments | $2,306 | $1,175 | $4,355 |
| Metro West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,694 | $1,250 | $6,068 |
| Metro West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,305 | $1,532 | $9,404 |
| Metro West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,219 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Metro West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,871 | $2,900 | $10,000+ |
| Metro West 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,586 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
| Metro West 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,495 | $4,400 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 91 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. The Green at 9 and 90 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,589. Here are the most affordable Metro West apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| The Green at 9 and 90 | E1B | Studio,1BA | $1,589 |
| (55+ and Affordable)The Coolidge at Sudbury | Type H | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Princeton Green Apartments | Brighton | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
| Eagle Rock Apartments at MetroWest | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| 799 Farm Road | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Executive Apartments | A1M | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Park Village West | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,809 |
| The Chesterfield | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,830 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metro West, MA
As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metro West area is the $0.23 price per square foot 282 Grove St Model at 282 Grove St, Unit 9 in the in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Metro West apartment is the 286 Grove St Model at 286 Grove St, Unit 3 starting at $2,350 with a $0.24 price per square foot in the Wellesley Hills 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. |
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| 282 Grove St, Unit 9 | 282 Grove St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 286 Grove St, Unit 3 | 286 Grove St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 262 Lake Ave, Unit 3 | 262 Lake Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 14 Lyons Ct, Unit 1 | 14 Lyons Ct | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 4 Franklin St, Unit 1 | 4 Franklin St | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 1143 Beacon St, Unit #2 | 1143 Beacon St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 149 Crescent St, Unit 302 | 149 Crescent St | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 136 Summer St, Unit 1 | 136 Summer St | 3BR,1BA | $0.32 |
| 21 Peabody St, Unit #1 | 21 Peabody St | 4BR,2BA | $0.35 |
| 1383 Washington St, Unit #3 | 1383 Washington St | 3BR,1BA | $0.36 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMetro West, Framingham, MA
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,830.
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 $7,150.
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 60 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 $204 which is $6,946 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Metro West.
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