The Franklin at Hancock Village
201 Sherman Rd,
Brookline, MA 02445
$3,240 - $8,475 Plus Fees
1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Newton
Newton, MA
Area Guide
A tight-knit community in an affluent Massachusetts suburb
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Located seven miles west of downtown Boston, Newton combines residential comfort with easy city access. Known as "The Garden City," this community features tree-lined streets, expansive parks, and thirteen distinct villages. The housing market reflects the area's desirability, with current average rents ranging from $2,415 for studios to $4,899 for three-bedroom homes. Crystal Lake offers swimming and outdoor recreation, while the historic Heartbreak Hill, a challenging section of the Boston Marathon route, provides scenic views of the area.
Newton's educational landscape includes Boston College's Gothic campus in Chestnut Hill and highly regarded public schools. Housing options span from apartments near MBTA stations in Newton Centre to historic Victorian homes in West Newton and contemporary residences in Newtonville. The Newton History Museum at Jackson Homestead, a documented Underground Railroad site, preserves local history. Newton Centre and Chestnut Hill's village centers feature local shops and restaurants. With convenient access to Boston via multiple MBTA Green Line stations and the Mass Pike, Newton combines suburban living with metropolitan convenience.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Newton, MA is $2,466 for a studio, $3,022 for one bedroom, $3,805 for two bedrooms, and $5,385 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Newton has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,022/month
759 Sq Ft
House
$7,019/month
3,249 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,799/month
3,288 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,711/month
2,465 Sq Ft
Transportation
73
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
41
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
55
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-8
672 Students
Memorial Spaulding Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
397 Students
Public
Grades K-5
363 Students
Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
338 Students
Public
Grades K-5
332 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
750 Students
Public
Grades K-8
672 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
920 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
657 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
435 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,837 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,099 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hemlock Gorge Reservation
- Hammond Pond Reservation
- Cutler Park Reservation
- Chestnut Hill Reservation
- Brook Farm Historic Site
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
- Worcester Regional
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† 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.