Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury residents may enjoy water adventures in a nearby lake.
Dogs love the long walking trails offered in the Shrewsbury area.
Shrewsbury's downtown has an old New England feel and look with their centralized clocks.
Shrewsbury offers public transportation to safely get around town.
Shrewsbury is just about 6 miles from Worcester but feels like a very small town.

Shrewsbury, MA Area Guide

Worcester suburb provides luxurious serenity outside of major cities.

Suburban Family-friendly Nature

Sitting just east of Worcester along the shores of Lake Quinsigamond, Shrewsbury is the kind of New England town where quiet, tree-lined streets exist just minutes from a thriving city. Incorporated in 1727 and named after its English counterpart, this Worcester County community has been drawing residents with its natural scenery and easy access to both Worcester and Boston for centuries. The lake itself remains a local centerpiece, offering rowing, kayaking, and waterfront strolls that make warm-weather evenings genuinely hard to beat.

Day-to-day life here balances outdoor recreation with solid everyday conveniences. The Shrewsbury Public Library anchors the town center, while shoppers can access Route 9 retail corridors in minutes. Commuters benefit from quick access to I-290 and commuter rail connections, making trips into Boston entirely manageable. Hebert's Candy Mansion, a landmark chocolate destination operating in town for decades, is the kind of place locals never get tired of visiting.

The rental market in Shrewsbury offers a solid range of options, from spacious townhome-style residences to well-appointed apartment communities. Whether you prefer a more wooded, residential setting or something closer to Route 9's activity, there's a rental fit for how you want to live.

Explore the City

Shrewsbury's downtown has an old New England feel and look with their centralized clocks.

Shrewsbury offers public transportation to safely get around town.

Shrewsbury is just about 6 miles from Worcester but feels like a very small town.

Enjoy a peaceful morning in your kayak at Lake Quinsigamond.

You can dock your boats right in your backyard in Edgemere neighborhood.

Dean Park in Shrewsbury offers 79 acres and 1.8 miles of interconnecting walks.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Shrewsbury, MA is $1,858 for a studio, $2,172 for one bedroom, $2,553 for two bedrooms, and $3,109 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shrewsbury has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,172/month
715 Sq Ft
House
$3,378/month
1,534 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,160/month
992 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Shrewsbury, MA

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Calvin Coolidge

Public

Grades K-5

291 Students

Floral Street School

Public

Grades K-5

481 Students

Sherwood Middle School

Public

Grades K-5

890 Students

Major Howard W. Beal School

Public

Grades K-5

627 Students

Spring Street Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

304 Students

Oak Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

904 Students

Shrewsbury Sr High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,913 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ward Hill Ski Area
  • Quinsigamond State Park
  • EcoTarium
  • Tower Hill Botanic Garden
  • Mass Audubon's Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary

Airports

  • Worcester Regional

Top Apartments in Shrewsbury

Houses for Rent in Shrewsbury

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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.