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Bridgewater, MA

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Unwavering natural beauty in a college town

University Public Transportation Suburb Lake Diverse Nature Preserve

This suburb of Massachusetts is settled between Boston and Providence with about a 30 mile distance to both neighboring cities. Nature preserves, wetlands, and forests make up the beautiful landscape of Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The Great River Preserve holds one of the most scenic and undisturbed stretches of the Taunton River, expansive open fields, woodlands, and rare species. Its trails will take you through 125 acres of nature where you’ll see an abundance of wildlife. This preserve is an asset to the community, as is Bridgewater State University.

Bridgewater State University is a cornerstone to the city with its safe, supportive culture, diverse community, and lively campus. Public transportation is available through the local train stations, and you’ll find a variety of eateries and public parks throughout town. After you find your rental in Bridgewater, be sure to attend one of the university’s events for the community, or admire the Great River Preserve.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Bridgewater, MA is $1,870 for a studio, $2,267 for one bedroom, $2,565 for two bedrooms, and $3,416 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bridgewater has increased by 4.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,267/month
776 Sq Ft
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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

36

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Williams Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-5

801 Students

5
out of 10

Mitchell Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

957 Students

Rating Unavailable

Bridgewater Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

742 Students

6
out of 10

Bridgewater-Raynham Regional

Public

Grades 9-12

1,390 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Massasoit State Park
  • Boyden Refuge
  • The Children's Museum in Easton

Airports

  • Rhode Island Tf Green International
  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.