Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA

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Bridgewater State University State College Campus - Bridgewater, MA

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Founded in 1840, Bridgewater State University is committed to empowering individuals and instilling in its students and faculty a deep desire to advance the public good. With more than 90 areas of study to choose from, Bridgewater’s growing number of academic programs prepares students to think critically, communicate effectively, and act responsibly within a context of personal and professional ethics.

The town of Bridgewater contains several houses and apartments available for rent within walking distance of the BSU campus. Access to the Bridgewater MBTA Commuter Station and major roadways allows for easy commutes and travels from BSU.

More than 95 student clubs and organizations, various events, and volunteer opportunities provide a wealth of things to do on the BSU campus. Bridgewater exudes a small-town charm with all the benefits of a college town. Larger cities aren’t too far away, with campus sitting 30 miles from Boston and 35 miles from Providence.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Bridgewater, MA is $1,885 for a studio, $2,198 for one bedroom, $2,536 for two bedrooms, and $3,420 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bridgewater has increased by 6.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 611 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,885/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 791 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,198/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,008 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,536/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,488 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,420/month

    Average Rent

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

  • The Children's Museum in Easton
  • Massasoit State Park
  • Ames Nowell State Park

Airports

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