Hadley

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Hadley, MA Area Guide

A peaceful agricultural community along the Connecticut River

Riverside Scenic Peaceful Agricultural Active

Nestled alongside the Connecticut River, Hadley is an agricultural town just west of Amherst in Central Massachusetts. Hadley exudes a small-town atmosphere, with vast stretches of green space and lots of fresh local produce shared between neighbors. Hadley offers a bevy of apartments and houses available for rent along peaceful, tree-lined roads.

Many residents are drawn to Hadley’s overall tranquil atmosphere. The community also sits within close proximity to numerous outdoor destinations, including Skinner State Park, Mount Holyoke Range State Park, and Mount Tom State Reservation. Hadley is also convenient to Smith College and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, making the community a top choice for students, faculty, and staff seeking a laidback lifestyle close to campus.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Hadley, MA is $1,559 for one bedroom, $1,919 for two bedrooms, and $1,875 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hadley has increased by 3.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,559/month
780 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

40 / 100

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

Bikeable

52 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hitchcock Center for the Environment
  • The Botanic Garden of Smith College
  • J.A. Skinner State Park
  • Beneski Museum of Natural History
  • Massachusetts Natural History Museum

Airports

  • Bradley International

Top Apartments in Hadley

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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.