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Maynard, MA

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Get creative in artsy Maynard

Rural Nature Pastoral Close-Knit Commuter

Located an hour west of Boston, Maynard is a small close-knit suburb. Maynard appreciates the arts and has a lively creative scene. Listen to live bands at Morey's Tavern or the Pleasant Café. Applaud an award-winning theater company at the Acme Theater which hosts multiple shows a year. This quaint town also gathers together for two major festivals: Maynard Fest and Octoberfest. Both events feature all the classic fall festival fun from live music to delicious food and drinks.

The area is densely populated and surrounded by lush, relaxing wooded areas. Since Maynard is encompassed in natural beauty, outdoor activities are very popular. Borrow a bicycle through the town’s bike share program and ride along the Assabet River Rail Trail. Assabet also offers great scenic spots and ponds for fishing. Go to the famed Walden Pond State Reservation, the site where Henry David Thoreau wrote “Walden.” If you’re looking for a rental property that is engulfed in nature combined with a relaxing, slow-paced lifestyle, Maynard is a place you may want to call home.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Maynard, MA is $2,390 for one bedroom, and $3,146 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Maynard has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.

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Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,390/month
764 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

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Minimal Transit

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

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Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Fowler School

Public

Grades 4-8

459 Students

6
out of 10

Green Meadow

Public

Grades PK-3

419 Students

3
out of 10

Fowler School

Public

Grades 4-8

459 Students

6
out of 10

Maynard High

Public

Grades 9-12

316 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The Discovery Museums
  • Honey Pot Hill Orchards
  • Gray Reservation
  • Brues Woods
  • Memorial Forest

Military Bases

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International
  • Worcester Regional

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