Route 9 Corridor

Shrewsbury, MA

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Route 9 Corridor - Shrewsbury, MA

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An ideal commuter hub with plenty of city perks

Lake Park-Like Suburban Accessible Great Location

Situated just moments east of Worcester is the Route 9 Corridor, a large neighborhood compiled of several communities including Shrewsbury, Westborough, Northborough, and Southborough. Not only is Worcester at residents’ fingertips, but Downtown Boston is less than 40 miles east. The Route 9 Corridor is a commuter’s dream, offering easy city access and entry onto Interstates 290, 495, and 90. The suburb is dotted with ponds, reservoirs, brooks, and rivers, providing ample outdoor recreation. Renters craving a beach day can bask on the sunny shores of Lake Chauncy Beach. Route 9 Corridor’s Prospect Park allows locals to take their dog for a stroll while Assabet Park gives children ample space to play on the playground. Those looking for winter recreation won’t want to miss the powdery slopes of Ski Ward Ski Area. No matter the season, renters settling in this diverse community can choose from gorgeous apartments ranging in price and amenities.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Route 9 Corridor is $1,880 for a studio, $2,204 for one bedroom, $2,653 for two bedrooms, and $3,325 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Route 9 Corridor has decreased by -2.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 569 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,880/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 803 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,204/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,104 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,653/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,339 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,325/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

36

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.

30

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ward Hill Ski Area
  • Cedar Hill and Sawink Farm Reservation
  • Walkup And Robinson Memorial Reservation
  • Felton Conservation Area
  • Mount Pisgah Conservation Area

Military Bases

Airports

  • Worcester Regional
  • 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.