146 Swanson Rd Unit Harvard Ridge Condo

Few towns in Greater Boston match Boxborough's combination of conservation land and genuine quiet -- all within about 35 miles of the city. Located in Middlesex County, roughly adjacent to Acton, the town covers 11 square miles of largely undeveloped terrain. Massachusetts Avenue anchors a handful of local businesses, while neighboring Acton and Littleton handle most everyday shopping and dining. The town's strong commitment to open space define much of its character.

The rental landscape skews toward apartment communities set among mature trees, with garden-style apartments and a small number of townhome and condo units rounding out the options. Most of the housing stock is single-family homes on generous lots -- farmhouses, colonials, ranchers, and Capes -- so apartment communities here feel more residential and less dense than in suburbs closer to the city.