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Brockton, MA

Area Guide

Delve into the dynamic City of Champions

Suburban Historic Diverse Charming Quaint

Welcome to Brockton, Massachusetts, a city of over 105,000 residents where history meets modern living. Located just 25 miles south of Boston, Brockton offers diverse rental options, from apartment communities to single-family homes. The rental market remains steady, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,762 per month, showing a 4.7% increase over the past year. The Montello and Campello neighborhoods provide convenient access to MBTA Commuter Rail stations, connecting residents to Boston. D.W. Field Park, designed in the tradition of Frederick Law Olmsted, spans 756 acres of green space featuring seven ponds and an 18-hole public golf course. The Fuller Craft Museum showcases contemporary craft exhibitions, while the Brockton Symphony Orchestra has enriched the community's cultural landscape since 1948.

The city celebrates its heritage throughout the year with community events including the Cape Verdean Festival in July and the Downtown Brockton Arts and Music Festival in August. Brockton made history as the first location worldwide to implement a three-wire underground electrical system, installed by Thomas Edison in 1883. Educational opportunities include Massasoit Community College's 100-acre campus. Sports fans can enjoy baseball games at Campanelli Stadium, home to local teams, while the city's boxing heritage is preserved through landmarks honoring champions Rocky Marciano and Marvin Hagler. Current rental data shows two-bedroom units averaging $1,941, positioning Brockton as an alternative to Boston's metropolitan area.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Brockton, MA is $1,538 for a studio, $1,789 for one bedroom, $2,101 for two bedrooms, and $2,558 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brockton has increased by 3.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,789/month
644 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,633/month
1,197 Sq Ft
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Transportation

67

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.

38

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

48

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

Davis K-8 School

Public

Grades K-8

930 Students

Manthala George Jr. School

Public

Grades PK-5

794 Students

Louis F Angelo Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

791 Students

Mary E. Baker School

Public

Grades K-5

673 Students

Kennedy K-5 Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

513 Students

Ashfield Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

448 Students

Davis K-8 School

Public

Grades K-8

930 Students

North Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

448 Students

West Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

557 Students

Joseph F. Plouffe Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

652 Students

Brockton High

Public

Grades 9-12

3,679 Students

Edison Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

241 Students

Champion High School

Public

Grades 9-12

138 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The Children's Museum in Easton
  • Ames Nowell State Park
  • Borderland State Park
  • Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon
  • Mass Audubon's Mildred Morse Allen Wildlife Sanctuary

Transit / Subway

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International
  • Rhode Island Tf Green 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 November 2025.