Southwood Acres
342 Southwick Rd,
Westfield, MA 01085
$2,047 - $2,666 Plus Fees
1-2 Beds | 14 Month Lease
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Westfield State University Westfield, MA
Broaden your horizons as a Westfield State Owl
Westfield State
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Owls
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Public
Founded by Horace Mann in 1839, Westfield State University is the first co-ed college in the United States to offer an education without barrier to race, creed, or economic status. Westfield State fosters intellectual curiosity, encourages critical thinking, inspires civic engagement, and promotes a global perspective while offering quality programs in the liberal arts and sciences with complementing professional studies curricula.
Situated in southwestern Massachusetts, Westfield State is convenient to a variety of apartments and houses available for rent within close proximity to campus. Easily accessible from Mass Pike Exit 3 as well as U.S. 20, Westfield State occupies a central location for simple commutes and travels.
Westfield State is home to a dynamic campus atmosphere with NCAA Division III Owl athletics, approximately 95 student clubs and organizations, and a range of civic engagement opportunities. The City of Westfield offers access to numerous scenic trails and parks in addition to a range of cultural events and historic small-town charm. Destinations within a three-hour drive of Westfield State include Boston, Providence, Albany, and New York City.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Westfield, MA is $1,620 for one bedroom, and $1,725 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Westfield has increased by 5.0% in the past year.
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1 BR
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557 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,620/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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888 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,725/month
Average Rent
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Westfield State University - Westfield, MA (University) is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Westfield State University - Westfield, MA (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
20
/ 100
Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
30
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
20
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Westfield State University - Westfield, MA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
326 Students
Public
Grades K-5
690 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
356 Students
Westfield River Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
410 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
341 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
686 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
676 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,008 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,008 Students
Westfield Vocational Tech High School
Public
Grades 9-12
553 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Stanley Park
- Robinson State Park
- Hampton Ponds State Park
- Blandford Ski Area
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Bradley International
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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 June 2026.
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