Cheap Homes for Rent in the Metro West Neighborhood of Framingham, MA from $900 (49 Rentals)

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property at 724 Water St
$1,490

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,490

Total Monthly Price$1,490
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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724 Water St

FraminghamMA01701
property at 149 Milk St
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

149 Milk St

WestboroughMA01581
property at 388 Old Connecticut Path
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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388 Old Connecticut Path

FraminghamMA01701
property at 1321 Worcester Rd
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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1321 Worcester Rd, Unit 507

1321 Worcester Rd
FraminghamMA01701
property at 23 Hilton St
$1,675

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,675

Total Monthly Price$1,675
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

23 Hilton St

FraminghamMA01702

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property at 154 2nd St
$1,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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154 2nd St

FraminghamMA01702
property at 25 Ash St
$1,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

25 Ash St, Unit 03

25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
property at 64 Hollis St
$1,760

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,760

Total Monthly Price$1,760
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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64 Hollis St

FraminghamMA01702
property at 16B Mayberry Dr
$1,795

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,795

Total Monthly Price$1,795
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

16B Mayberry Dr

WestboroughMA01581
property at 22-26-26 Waltham St
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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22-26-26 Waltham St

MaynardMA01754

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property at 50 Village Brook Ln
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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50 Village Brook Ln

NatickMA01760
property at 915 Edgell Rd
$1,750 - $1,875

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,875

Total Monthly Price$1,875
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

915 Edgell Rd

FraminghamMA01701
property at 9 Weld St
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 14
Affordability

9 Weld St

FraminghamMA01702

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property at 135 Winthrop St
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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135 Winthrop St

FraminghamMA01702
property at 49 Windsor Dr
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

49 Windsor Dr

HollistonMA01746
property at 255 Worthen Rd E
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

255 Worthen Rd E

LexingtonMA02421
property at 147 Brown St
$1,925

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,925

Total Monthly Price$1,925
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

147 Brown St, Unit 2R

147 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
property at 46 Cochituate Rd
$1,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Nov 1
Affordability

46 Cochituate Rd

FraminghamMA01701
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property at 147 Turner Rd
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

147 Turner Rd

HollistonMA01746
property at 144 School St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

144 School St, Unit 2

144 School St
WalthamMA02451

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property at 1321 Worcester Rd
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

1321 Worcester Rd

FraminghamMA01701
property at 48 Dennison Ave
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

48 Dennison Ave, Unit #3

48 Dennison Ave
FraminghamMA01702
  • Smoke Free
property at 147 Turner Rd
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

147 Turner Rd, Unit 92

147 Turner Rd
HollistonMA01746
  • Smoke Free

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 $1,504. 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$1,504
GRANT COMPLEX FRAMINGHAM MA LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,600
The Point at WalthamS1 (Income Restricted)Studio,1BA$1,648

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metro West, MA

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metro West area is the $0.22 price per square foot 170 Adams St Model at 170 Adams St, Unit Adams St. Newton in the in the Newton Centre neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Metro West apartment is the 975 Chestnut St Model at 975 Chestnut St, Unit #2 starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
170 Adams St, Unit Adams St. Newton170 Adams St1BR,1BA$0.22
975 Chestnut St, Unit #2975 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$0.23
8 Homer St8 Homer St3BR,1BA$0.28
84 Walker St, Unit 284 Walker St3BR,1BA$0.39
50 Carleton St50 Carleton St4BR,2BA$0.40
984 Chestnut St, Unit 2984 Chestnut St3BR,1.5BA$1.60
34 West St, Unit 34 West St34 West St3BR,1BA$1.53
24 Paul Revere Rd, Unit 224 Paul Revere Rd2BR,1BA$0.73
19 Vernon St, Unit 19-2 Vernon Street19 Vernon St2BR,1BA$0.80
13 Morse St, Unit 13 Morse street13 Morse St2BR,1BA$1.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Metro West

What type of rentals are currently available in Metro West?

There are currently 1263 Apartments for Rent in Metro West, MA with pricing that ranges from $925 to $21,890. There are also 653 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Metro West ranging from $900 to $32,000.

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 $900 to $32,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,311.

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 $1,800 to $18,392, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $9,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,125 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $950.

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