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Ware, MA

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Between Springfield and Worcester, Ware has it all

Rural Outdoors Historic Architecture Lake Peaceful

Ware is located in central Massachusetts near the shores of the Quabbin Reservoir. A charming town full of historic buildings and lush surroundings, Ware mixes the serene environment of rural New England with the charm of its historic past. Ware’s downtown district is home to local restaurants, cafes, and institutions like Janine’s Frostee, a colorful ice cream shop and burger shack that’s been in operation since 1956.

Despite Ware’s small size, there’s a diverse offering of apartments and homes that seem more in line with the market of a bigger city. Vintage homes and rental units full of character provide easy access to the charm of the town center and the rolling hills that surround it. With the reservoir so close, it’s easy to stay entertained, especially during the summer months. Those not so keen on outdoor activities can be in the bigger cities of Springfield or Chicopee in just over 30 minutes via Interstate 90.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Ware, MA is $673 for a studio, $1,103 for one bedroom, $1,202 for two bedrooms, and $1,539 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ware has increased by 5.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,103/month
611 Sq Ft
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Transportation

53

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

33

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

Ware Middle School

Public

Grades 4-6

248 Students

5
out of 10

Stanley M Koziol Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

379 Students

Rating Unavailable

Ware Junior/Senior High School

Public

Grades 7-12

497 Students

2
out of 10

Ware Junior/Senior High School

Public

Grades 7-12

497 Students

2
out of 10

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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.