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Andover, MA Area Guide

Known as the "Home of America," make it yours

Historic Riverfront Parks Outdoors Downtown Walkable Bike-Friendly

Located about 20 miles north of Downtown Boston, Andover is a classic and historic New England gem first settled in 1642. Andover features a beautiful downtown shopping district, complete with historic architecture and cobblestone walkways. Andover extends from the Merrimack River southeast to roughly the Andover Bypass. It is home to the historic Phillips Academy, a preparatory school established in 1778, making it one of the country's oldest high schools. The oldest home in Andover, the Chandler-Bigsby-Abbot House, was built sometime before 1673.

Merrimack College sits on the east side of Andover, making the city popular with students. Other destinations include the Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology, the Addison Gallery of American Art, and Indian Ridge Reservation. Harold Parker State Forest covers more than 3,300 acres across Andover, North Andover, and Reading. Outdoor activities include camping, hiking, biking, and fishing.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Andover, MA is $1,670 for a studio, $2,300 for one bedroom, $2,855 for two bedrooms, and $3,877 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Andover has decreased by -3.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,300/month
780 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,577/month
1,070 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Andover, MA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

45 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

37 / 100

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

Bancroft Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

High Plain Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

South Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

West Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Henry C Sanborn Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Doherty Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Andover West Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Wood Hill Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Andover High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Stevens-Coolidge Place
  • Lawrence Heritage State Park
  • Smolak Farms
  • Harold Parker State Forest
  • Windrush Farm

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International
  • Manchester Boston Regional

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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 2026.