
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Metro West Neighborhood of Framingham, MA from $900 (96 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Metro West area of Framingham.


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The Green at 9 and 90

5 Beaver Park Rd

208 Irving St

260 Union Ave

36-38 Oliver St

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Eagle Rock Apartments at MetroWest

Water View Village

55 Queens Way, Unit 6

70 Queens Way, Unit 6
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Eagle Rock Apartments at Framingham

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Venetian Tower

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16 Eames St, Unit 3

64 Hollis St, Unit 7

1 Rhubena St

153 2nd St

Sudbury Arms

The Grant Street Complex

Parkside Apartments

56 Hollis St
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Union Court Apartments

Amsden Apartments

Hamilton Village

Sherwood Park

Executive Apartments

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62 Elm St, Unit 62 Elm St. Newton

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18 Pope St, Unit #1 Attic

(55+ and Affordable)The Coolidge at Sudbury

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22 Augustus Rd

Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term
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24 Summer St

Lincoln Woods Apartments

109 Mechanic St

239 Grove St

8 E Main St

107 Broad St

65 Main St

24 Concord St

32 W Main St

25 Church St
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149 Main St

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165 Main St

108 Apsley St, Unit 4

Oak Street Apartments

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Park Village West

Residences at Solomon Pond

Princeton Green Apartments

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115 W Main St, Unit 1

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25 Connector

143 Walnut 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 | $2,382 | $1,200 | $5,000 |
| Metro West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,739 | $950 | $8,567 |
| Metro West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,444 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| Metro West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,190 | $2,405 | $9,232 |
| Metro West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,655 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Metro West 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,901 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Metro West 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,803 | $4,400 | $7,200 |
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There are currently 96 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 $1,200. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short Term | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Green at 9 and 90 | E1B | Studio,1BA | $1,555 |
| 56 Hollis St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,585 |
| Residences at Solomon Pond | Furnished JR. Studio (Long Term 8+ Months) | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 25 Connector | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Wayside Apartments | Standard 1 bed | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 315 Warren St | 315 Warren St | 3BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 8 Homer St | 8 Homer St | 3BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 137 Virginia Rd | 137 Virginia Rd | 4BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| 137 Virginia Rd | 137 Virginia Rd | 4BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| 35 Jewett St, Unit 2 | 35 Jewett St | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
| 672 Centre St | 672 Centre St | 3BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 672 Centre St, Unit 1 | 672 Centre St | 3BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 115 Withington Rd | 115 Withington Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 3 Central St | 3 Central St | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 56 Hollis St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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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 $1,815.
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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