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Stow, MA

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A pastoral community in the heart of Middlesex County

Scenic Rural Welcoming Close-Knit Charming Quaint Agricultural

Situated in Middlesex County, Stow is a charming rural community revered for its apple orchards, soft rolling hills, and rustic country lanes. Stow offers residents a beautiful environment to come home to, along with all the comforts of small-town living.

Renting a house in Stow means becoming a part of a close-knit community brought together by an array of annual events as well as a shared love for the area’s natural beauty and local farms. Although Stow may feel secluded, the community sits within a 30-minute drive of Worcester and an hour’s drive of Boston, placing countless metropolitan delights within close reach.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Stow, MA is $1,380 for one bedroom, $1,900 for two bedrooms, and $1,854 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Stow has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,380/month
530 Sq Ft
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Transportation

23

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

25

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

Center School

Public

Grades PK-5

498 Students

6
out of 10

Hale Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

270 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Honey Pot Hill Orchards
  • The Discovery Museums
  • Memorial Forest
  • Gray Reservation
  • Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge

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.