Littleton

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Littleton, MA Area Guide

Bask in small-town tranquility on the cusp of Boston

Suburban Historic Family-Friendly Welcoming Scenic Convenient Commuter

Incorporated in 1714, Littleton is a tranquil suburb with a rich agricultural past. Historically known for its apple orchards as well as food and dairy farms, Littleton maintains these staples to this day.

A host of open space and well-preserved buildings contribute to Littleton’s small-town atmosphere and distinct New England charm. Littleton offers plenty of opportunities to connect with nature, containing more than 2,000 acres of conservation land for hiking and exploration in addition to numerous parks, playgrounds, and lakes.

Littleton touts a sincere appreciation for the arts, with institutions like Indian Hill Music, Nashoba Valley Chorale, Littleton Lyceum, and the Cannon Theatre in town. Various shopping and dining options are strewn throughout the town as well.

Many are drawn to Littleton for its top-ranked school system and close proximity to Boston. Convenience to I-495, Route 2, and its own MBTA Commuter Rail Station places Littleton within minutes of all that New England has to offer.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Littleton, MA is $2,288 for one bedroom, $2,737 for two bedrooms, and $3,383 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Littleton has decreased by -12.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,288/month
843 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Russell St Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

379 Students

Shaker Lane Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

415 Students

Littleton Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

377 Students

Littleton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

461 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Nashoba Valley Ski Area
  • Mass Audubon's Nashoba Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge
  • The Discovery Museums
  • MIT Haystack Observatory

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International
  • 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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.