Haverhill

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Haverhill, MA

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A historic, natural beauty along the banks of the Merrimack River

Public Transit Parks River Quaint Outdoors

Located along the Merrimack River, Haverhill combines historic architecture with contemporary city living. The rental market offers options ranging from $1,959 for studios to $2,528 for two-bedroom apartments. Downtown's transformation has converted former industrial buildings into residential spaces, with significant investment in the historic factory district. Established neighborhoods include the Highlands district, showcasing Victorian architecture, and Bradford, which offers riverside living opportunities.

Residents enjoy Winnekenni Park Conservation Area, home to Winnekenni Castle and Lake Saltonstall, with trails for hiking and outdoor activities. Northern Essex Community College and Northpoint Bible College anchor the city's educational community. Washington Street serves as the downtown dining district, while the Merrimack River boardwalk provides waterfront recreation. Haverhill's shoe-manufacturing legacy earned it the nickname "Queen Slipper City," with the city producing 10% of America's shoes by 1913. Today, the city preserves its industrial heritage while continuing to develop its residential and commercial areas.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Haverhill, MA is $1,980 for a studio, $2,214 for one bedroom, $2,492 for two bedrooms, and $2,305 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Haverhill has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,214/month
730 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,783/month
1,444 Sq Ft
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Transportation

62

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.

30

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

38

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

Tilton Elementary School

Public

Grades K-3

295 Students

Bradford Elementary

Public

Grades K-4

508 Students

Consentino Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

700 Students

Nettle Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

570 Students

Pentucket Lake Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

521 Students

Consentino Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

700 Students

Nettle Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

570 Students

Whittier Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

484 Students

Hunking Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

416 Students

Bartlett School and Assessment Center

Public

Grades 1-10 & 12

35 Students

Whittier Regional Vocational High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,277 Students

Haverhill High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,944 Students

Bartlett School and Assessment Center

Public

Grades 1-10 & 12

35 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bradford Ski Area
  • Smolak Farms
  • Stevens-Coolidge Place
  • Lawrence Heritage State Park
  • America's Stonehenge

Airports

  • Manchester Boston Regional
  • Portsmouth International at Pease

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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.