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Canton, MA

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A wooded suburb with four golf courses

Wooded Suburban Golf Peaceful Upscale

The city of Canton is a densely wooded suburb approximately 15 miles southwest of Downtown Boston. Home to several golf courses and spacious parks, Canton has a park-like atmosphere and an active community. Canton is lined with picturesque single-family homes and towering trees, not to mention the welcoming neighbors. Apartments in Canton are mid-range to high-end, and residents appreciate the small-town feeling while still living in the Great Boston area. Although the city is mainly residential, there are a few small businesses in town like the popular Trillium Brewing Company on Shawmut Road.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Canton, MA is $2,446 for one bedroom, $2,887 for two bedrooms, and $3,743 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Canton has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,446/month
837 Sq Ft
House
$4,183/month
1,716 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,983/month
2,031 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Canton, MA

Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

33

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

Lt Peter M Hansen

Public

Grades K-5

546 Students

7
out of 10

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

470 Students

7
out of 10

Dean S. Luce Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

457 Students

6
out of 10

Wm H Galvin Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

753 Students

8
out of 10

Canton High

Public

Grades 9-12

904 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mass Audubon's Mildred Morse Allen Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon
  • Mass Audubon's Blue Hills Trailside Museum
  • Blue Hills Reservation
  • Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

Airports

  • 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.