Methuen

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Methuen, MA Area Guide

A quiet suburbia with plenty of outdoor amenities

Active Outdoors Historic Family-Friendly

Methuen is a charming suburb with a small-town feel, located less than 30 miles from Boston. Residents and visitors alike flock to Edward S. Alekel Veterans Memorial Park for its multi-use recreational areas, including playgrounds, baseball fields, and a street hockey court. A few blocks over, residents can explore the historic Greycourt State Park, which offers enchanting castle ruins and 24 acres of greenery, perfect for picnics and dog walking. During the colder months, residents can visit the Methuen Memorial Music Hall, where various concerts, recitals, and local events are held. There is a mixture of casual indoor and outdoor dining options to choose from in Methuen. Renters will adore the cozy ranch-style homes along with moderately priced apartments that are available for rent in this quiet suburb.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Methuen, MA is $1,578 for a studio, $1,994 for one bedroom, $2,354 for two bedrooms, and $3,289 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Methuen has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,994/month
670 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Somewhat Walkable

54 / 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.

Minimal Transit

3 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

37 / 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

Marsh Grammar School

Public

Grades PK-8

Comprehensive Grammar School

Public

Grades PK-8

Donald P Timony Grammar

Public

Grades PK-8

Tenney Grammar School

Public

Grades PK-8

Marsh Grammar School

Public

Grades PK-8

Comprehensive Grammar School

Public

Grades PK-8

Donald P Timony Grammar

Public

Grades PK-8

Tenney Grammar School

Public

Grades PK-8

Methuen High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Airports

  • Manchester Boston Regional
  • General Edward Lawrence Logan 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.