Brockton

Route 24 is conveniently located in the Marshall Corner/Winters Corner area.
This tower in Brockton was built in 1925 to honor local men and women who served in WWI.
Brockton is the home town of boxing champion Rocky Marciano depicted in this statue.
Open year-round, Brockton residents enjoy the paths at D.W. Field Park.
Residents of Calvary have easy access to Downtown Boston through the Brockton train line.

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.

Explore the City

Brockton is the home town of boxing champion Rocky Marciano depicted in this statue.

Open year-round, Brockton residents enjoy the paths at D.W. Field Park.

Residents of Calvary have easy access to Downtown Boston through the Brockton train line.

The Calvary neighborhood provides wide streets and sidewalks for residents and cars.

The D.W. White golf course enjoys beautiful views of the Waldo Lake in Brockton.

A beautiful school mural at Marshall Corner/Winters Corner.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Brockton, MA is $1,547 for a studio, $1,730 for one bedroom, $2,094 for two bedrooms, and $2,456 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brockton has decreased by -2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,730/month
641 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,540/month
1,020 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Somewhat Walkable

67 / 100

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.

Some Transit

38 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

48 / 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

Louis F Angelo Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Manthala George Jr. School

Public

Grades PK-5

Mary E. Baker School

Public

Grades K-5

Davis K-8 School

Public

Grades K-8

Hancock Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Ashfield Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

North Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

South Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

West Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Joseph F. Plouffe Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

Brockton High

Public

Grades 9-12

Champion High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Edison Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

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 February 2026.