Audubon Shrewsbury
870-890 Hartford Tpke,
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
$2,459 - $5,711 | 1-3 Beds
Grafton
Grafton, MA
Area Guide
Grafton is pure postcard perfection centered on a charming town commons
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Situated just over eight miles southeast of Worcester sits the charming small town that is Grafton. The town itself displays all the idyllic characteristics of a classic New England setting: vibrant streetscapes, historic buildings in the Colonial style, and a gorgeous town center. Residents enjoy proximity to highly-rated schools, wildlife sanctuaries and parks, and a modest yet diverse selection of locally owned restaurants and shops. You can find incredible single-family home rentals in Grafton, and more affordable apartments as well.
Grafton residents enjoy both the intimacy of small-town living, but with a population of just over 20,000 the town is far from stifling. With nearby Worcester making for an easy getaway, and Boston only an hour’s drive away, you can enjoy the character and charm of New England while never being too far away from the conveniences of the city.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Grafton, MA is $1,392 for one bedroom, and $1,939 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Grafton has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,392/month
634 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,500/month
720 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,599/month
1,204 Sq Ft
Transportation
31
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
26
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
North Street Elementary School
Public
Grades 2-6
548 Students
7
Public
Grades 2-6
595 Students
6
Public
Grades PK-1
294 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades PK-1
244 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 7-8
524 Students
8
Public
Grades 9-12
875 Students
7
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Upton State Forest
- Mass Audubon's Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
- EcoTarium
- Whitehall State Park
- Purgatory Chasm State Reservation
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Worcester Regional
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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.