Cheap Homes for Rent in Metro West Neighborhood of Framingham, MA from $900 (61 Rentals)

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property at 134 Lake St

$950

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$950

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$950

Studio, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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134 Lake St

WalthamMA02451

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property at 17 Cross St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

Studio Rentals

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17 Cross St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 12 Riverview Dr

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

12 Riverview Dr

AshlandMA01721
property at 64 Hollis St

$1,585

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$1,585

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$1,585

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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64 Hollis St

FraminghamMA01702
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 149 Main St

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

149 Main St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 10 Main St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10 Main St

FraminghamMA01702
property at 23 Hilton St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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23 Hilton St

FraminghamMA01702

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property at 905 Washington St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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905 Washington St, Unit 2R

905 Washington St
HollistonMA01746
property at 129 North Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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129 North Ave

NatickMA01760
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
property at 22 Summer St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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22 Summer St

AshlandMA01721
property at 140 College Farm Rd

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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140 College Farm Rd

WalthamMA02451

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property at 1105 Lexington St

$1,750 - $2,600

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$1,750

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$1,750

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1105 Lexington St

WalthamMA02452
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 61 Fairmount St

$1,800 - $2,100

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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61 Fairmount St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 147 Milk St

$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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147 Milk St

WestboroughMA01581
property at 16A Mayberry Dr

$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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16A Mayberry Dr, Unit 4

16A Mayberry Dr
WestboroughMA01581
property at 17 Village Rock 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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17 Village Rock Ln

NatickMA01760
property at 210 Hillside Ave

$1,895 - $2,375

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$1,895

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$1,895

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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210 Hillside Ave

NeedhamMA02494

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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

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12 Colonial Village Dr

ArlingtonMA02474
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

12 Hammond St
WalthamMA02451
property at 69 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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69 Nicholas Rd

FraminghamMA01701
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 151 Milk 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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151 Milk St

WestboroughMA01581
property at 61-63-63 Newell Rd

$1,975 - $3,275

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$1,975

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$1,975

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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61-63-63 Newell Rd

NewtonMA02466

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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. 56 Hollis St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,585. 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
56 Hollis St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,585
Chestnut PlaceS18AStudio,1BA$1,672
The Green at 9 and 90E1BStudio,1BA$1,701
Hamilton VillageA21BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metro West, MA

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metro West area is the $0.37 price per square foot 6 Swetts Ct Model at 6 Swetts Ct, Unit 1 in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Metro West apartment is the 47 Capitol St Model at 47 Capitol St, Unit 2 starting at $3,500 with a $0.35 price per square foot in the Strawberry Hill 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.
6 Swetts Ct, Unit 16 Swetts Ct4BR,1.5BA$0.37
47 Capitol St, Unit 247 Capitol St2BR,1BA$0.35
74 Chapel St, Unit 7474 Chapel St5BR,3.5BA$0.51
19 Banks St, Unit #119 Banks St3BR,2BA$0.38
315 Warren St315 Warren St3BR,1BA$0.30
200 Sumner St200 Sumner St2BR,1BA$0.30
137 Virginia Rd137 Virginia Rd4BR,2BA$1.49
35 Jewett St, Unit 235 Jewett St4BR,1.5BA$1.63
672 Centre St, Unit 1672 Centre St3BR,1BA$1.66
56 Hollis St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.59

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Metro West, Framingham, MA

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Metro West

What type of rentals are currently available in Metro West?

There are currently 1271 Apartments for Rent in Metro West, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $35,666. There are also 784 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Metro West ranging from $950 to $25,000.

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 $950 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,194.

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 $2,405 to $13,023, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $9,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,125 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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