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Holden, MA Area Guide

Hiking is high-priority in Holden

Family-Friendly Great Schools Rural Community Wooded

Located right off of Interstate 190, the city of Holden is a wooden reprieve for its residents. The small-town feel and big-city proximity make for the perfect place to find a rental. Located just seven miles northwest of Worcester, commuting is a breeze for residents of Holden. Worchester is home to the Palladium, the Worcester Art Museum, the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester State University, and Green Hill Park! Other than being near big-city amenities, Holden offers locals peaceful suburban streets and a family-friendly atmosphere.

The dense woods in Holden give the town a rural feel, but its proximity to a major metropolitan area offers locals the convenient location they desire. Locals speak highly of the city’s safe, close-knit community and its excellent public schools. Restaurants, retailers, and services can be found along Main Street, and there are plenty of hiking trails near the Trout Brook Recreation Area, a popular outdoor activity for Holden locals!

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Holden, MA is $2,410 for one bedroom, $3,010 for two bedrooms, and $3,425 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Holden has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,410/month
839 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

35 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

27 / 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

Davis Hill Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Mayo Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Dawson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Mountview Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Wachusett Regional High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mass Audubon's Eagle Lake Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Heifer Learning Center at Overlook Farm
  • Moore State Park
  • Mass Audubon's Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Tower Hill Botanic Garden

Airports

  • Worcester 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.