Cheap Homes for Rent in Metro West Neighborhood of Framingham, MA from $1,000 (59 Rentals)

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property at 100 Pearl St

$975 - $1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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100 Pearl St

FraminghamMA01702
property at 145 Pleasant St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

145 Pleasant St, Unit 106 A, Unit 106 A

145 Pleasant St
MarlboroughMA01752

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property at 1321 Worcester Rd

$1,600 - $2,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1321 Worcester Rd

FraminghamMA01701
property at 48-58 Edge Hill Rd

$1,725

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$1,725

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$1,725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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48-58 Edge Hill Rd

WalthamMA02451
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, Unit 03

25 Ash St
WalthamMA02453
property at 40 Cochituate Rd

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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40 Cochituate Rd

FraminghamMA01701
property at 616 Boston Post Rd E

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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616 Boston Post Rd E

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 46 Cochituate Rd

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

1 Bedroom Rentals

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46 Cochituate Rd

FraminghamMA01701
property at 14B Mayberry Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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14B Mayberry Dr

WestboroughMA01581

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property at 129 North Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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129 North Ave

NatickMA01760
property at 13 Summer St

$1,825 - $3,000

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$1,825

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$1,825

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13 Summer St

WestboroughMA01581
property at 915 Edgell Rd

$1,825 - $1,900

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$1,825

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$1,825

1 Bedroom Rentals

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915 Edgell Rd

FraminghamMA01701
property at 122 Burgess Ave

$1,890

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$1,890

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$1,890

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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122 Burgess Ave

WestwoodMA02090
property at 175 Adams St

$1,900 - $2,600

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$1,900 - $2,600

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$1,900 - $2,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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175 Adams St

NewtonMA02458

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property at 12 Hammond 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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12 Hammond St, Unit A, Unit A

12 Hammond St
WalthamMA02451
property at 81 Nicholas Rd

$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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81 Nicholas Rd

FraminghamMA01701
property at 12 Colonial Village Dr

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

12 Colonial Village Dr

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 49 Village Brook Ln

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Jul 1

49 Village Brook Ln, Unit 5

49 Village Brook Ln
NatickMA01760
property at 17 Village Rock Ln

$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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17 Village Rock Ln

NatickMA01760
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, Unit 2R

147 Brown St
WalthamMA02453
property at 243 Lake St

$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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243 Lake St

WalthamMA02451

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property at 135 Q E Main St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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135 Q E Main St

WestboroughMA01581
property at 7 Village Hill Ln

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 15

7 Village Hill Ln

NatickMA01760
property at 5 Viking Ct

$1,975 - $2,050

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$1,975

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$1,975

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5 Viking Ct

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 221 Rock St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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221 Rock St

NorwoodMA02062
property at 17 Village Rock Ln

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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17 Village Rock Ln, Unit 14, Unit 14

17 Village Rock Ln
NatickMA01760
property at 1 Colonial Village Dr

$2,000 - $2,800

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1 Colonial Village Dr

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 1 Mayberry Dr

$2,025

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$2,025

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$2,025

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1 Mayberry Dr

WestboroughMA01581

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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. Brook Village East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. 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
Brook Village EastStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Princeton Green ApartmentsBrightonStudio,1BA$1,699
Chestnut PlaceS18AHStudio,1BA$1,730
799 Farm Road in MarlboroStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Executive ApartmentsA1M1BR,1BA$1,800
Wayside ApartmentsStandard 1 bed1BR,1BA$1,815
The Green at 9 and 90A11BR,1BA$1,834
Park Village WestS1Studio,1BA$1,835

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metro West, MA

As of April 22, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
282 Grove St, Unit 9282 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.23
286 Grove St, Unit 3286 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.24
262 Lake Ave, Unit 3262 Lake Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
1143 Beacon St, Unit #21143 Beacon St2BR,1BA$0.27
149 Crescent St, Unit 301149 Crescent St2BR,1.5BA$0.29
315 Warren St315 Warren St3BR,1BA$0.30
86 Oak St, Unit A86 Oak St3BR,1BA$0.30
6 Swetts Ct, Unit 16 Swetts Ct4BR,1.5BA$0.37
19 Banks St, Unit #119 Banks St3BR,2BA$0.38
84 Walker St, Unit 284 Walker St3BR,1BA$0.39

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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 1275 Apartments for Rent in Metro West, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,135 to $35,666. There are also 646 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Metro West ranging from $1,000 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 $1,000 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,105.

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 $2,250 to $15,832, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,125 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,700.

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