Cheap Homes for Rent in Metro West Neighborhood of Framingham, MA from $1,000 (48 Rentals)

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property at 153 Main St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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153 Main St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 100 Phelps 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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100 Phelps St

MarlboroughMA01752

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property at 40 Cochituate Rd

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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40 Cochituate Rd

FraminghamMA01701
property at 25 Ash St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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25 Ash St, Unit 03

25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
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28 Austin St
$1,760
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$1,400
Required Monthly Fees
$360

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$1,760
Studio Apartments Available May 14

28 Austin St

28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
Furnished
property at 9 Post Oak Ln

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9 Post Oak Ln

NatickMA01760
property at 175 Millwood St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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175 Millwood St

FraminghamMA01701
property at 147 Turner Rd

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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147 Turner Rd

HollistonMA01746

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property at 26 Main St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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26 Main St

FraminghamMA01702
property at 64 Hollis St

$1,900 - $2,200

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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64 Hollis St

FraminghamMA01702
property at 147 Brown St

$1,925

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$1,925

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$1,925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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147 Brown St, Unit 2R

147 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
property at 738 Washington St

$1,950

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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738 Washington St

NorwoodMA02062
property at 46 Cochituate Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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46 Cochituate Rd

FraminghamMA01701
property at 13 Village Rock Ln

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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13 Village Rock Ln

NatickMA01760
property at 1550 Worcester Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 31

1550 Worcester Rd, Unit 414

1550 Worcester Rd
FraminghamMA01702

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property at 1550 Worcester Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1550 Worcester Rd

FraminghamMA01702
property at 915 Edgell Rd

$1,900 - $1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom Rentals

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915 Edgell Rd

FraminghamMA01701
property at 34 Walden Dr

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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34 Walden Dr

NatickMA01760
property at 5 Viking Ct

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5 Viking Ct

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 44 Burnap Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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44 Burnap Rd

HollistonMA01746
property at 3 Waban St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

3 Waban St, Unit 6

3 Waban St
WellesleyMA02482
property at 39 South St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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39 South St

WestboroughMA01581
property at 738 Washington St

$2,000

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

738 Washington St

NorwoodMA02062

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property at 124 Bacon St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1

124 Bacon St, Unit B

124 Bacon St
WalthamMA02451
property at 14b Mayberry Dr

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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14b Mayberry Dr

WestboroughMA01581
property at 738 Washington St

$2,000

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

738 Washington St

NorwoodMA02062
property at 29 Curve St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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29 Curve St

FraminghamMA01702

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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 $1,175. (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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Street Apartments - No Fee, Short TermFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,175
(55+ and Affordable)The Coolidge at SudburyType H1BR,1BA$1,595
Princeton Green ApartmentsBrightonStudio,1BA$1,689
799 Farm Road in MarlboroStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Chestnut PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,801
The Green at 9 and 90E1BStudio,1BA$1,802
Wayside ApartmentsStandard 1 bed1BR,1BA$1,815
Eagle Rock Apartments at MetroWestS1Studio,1BA$1,824
Park Village WestA21BR,1BA$1,864

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metro West, MA

As of January 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metro West area is the $0.28 price per square foot 138 Edenfield Ave Model at 138 Edenfield Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Metro West apartment is the 129 Edenfield Ave Model at 129 Edenfield Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Rock Meadow 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.
138 Edenfield Ave, Unit 2138 Edenfield Ave3BR,2BA$0.28
129 Edenfield Ave, Unit 2129 Edenfield Ave3BR,2BA$0.25
50 Hawthorn St, Unit 2A50 Hawthorn St2BR,1BA$0.28
33 Paul St, Unit 2033 Paul St1BR,1BA$0.25
200 Sumner St, Unit 2B200 Sumner St1BR,1BA$0.25
8 Mechanic St, Unit 1F8 Mechanic St1BR,1BA$0.23
53 Wyman St, Unit A-1153 Wyman St2BR,1BA$0.27
262 Lake Ave, Unit 3262 Lake Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
1143 Beacon St, Unit #21143 Beacon St2BR,1BA$0.27
141 Edenfield Ave, Unit 1141 Edenfield Ave3BR,2BA$0.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Metro West, Framingham, MA

Ranked #11

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Metro West

What type of rentals are currently available in Metro West?

There are currently 1269 Apartments for Rent in Metro West, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $14,012. There are also 580 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Metro West ranging from $1,030 to $22,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Metro West?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Metro West ranges from $1,030 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,794.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Metro West?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Metro West range from $1,895 to $14,012, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,650 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,030 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,250.

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