The Franklin at Hancock Village
201 Sherman Rd,
Brookline, MA 02445
$3,240 - $7,745 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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An affluent suburb just 10 miles west of downtown Boston, Newton is a family-friendly area with plentiful amenities. Newton, Massachusetts houses part of Boston College, as well as a few private universities. Newton prides itself on its great public school district, Newton Public Schools, offering options like Newton South High School. Luxury apartment and condo rentals are spread throughout Newton, giving you a wide range of upscale options to choose from. Residents appreciate access to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s commuter rail, affording them easy commutes to neighboring areas. Enjoy shopping malls like the Shops at Chestnut Hill and Chestnut Hill Square for popular retailers and a variety of eateries. Get outdoors at Cold Spring Park, complete with nature trails and sports fields and courts. Make sure to visit the park every Tuesday from July-October for the Newton Farmers Market!
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Newton, MA is $2,452 for a studio, $2,931 for one bedroom, $3,768 for two bedrooms, and $5,393 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Newton has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,931/month
761 Sq Ft
House
$6,613/month
3,054 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,774/month
3,519 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,474/month
2,448 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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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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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 September 2025.