The Residences on Appleton, A 55+ Community
216 Appleton St,
Holyoke, MA 01040
$1,162 Total Monthly Price
Studio | 12 Month Lease
South Hadley
South Hadley, MA
Area Guide
Home to Mount Holyoke College and immense state parks
College Town
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Wooded
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Suburban
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River
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Community
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Nestled along the Connecticut River in the suburbs of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, South Hadley is home to Mount Holyoke College and is known for its college town vibe. With this youthful presence also comes a close-knit community that supports its local businesses, ranging from restaurants and specialty shops to local markets and medical practices.
South Hadley’s northern portion is made up of Skinner State Park and Mount Holyoke Range State Park. These sprawling recreation areas feature hiking trails, scenic river views, historic architecture, a lava rock range, and areas for winter sports! South Hadley boasts a sense of historic charm, offering small town historic sites like the Skinner Museum off of Woodbridge Street. Enjoy even more museums, restaurants, shopping centers, and riverfront views in nearby communities like Holyoke, Chicopee, and Springfield.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in South Hadley, MA is $1,484 for one bedroom, $1,844 for two bedrooms, and $2,251 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Hadley has increased by 6.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,484/month
604 Sq Ft
House
$2,269/month
1,389 Sq Ft
Transportation
42
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
32
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
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
Michael E. Smith Middle School
Public
Grades 5-8
526 Students
Public
Grades 2-4
345 Students
Public
Grades PK-1
307 Students
Michael E. Smith Middle School
Public
Grades 5-8
526 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
500 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mount Holyoke College Botanic Garden
- J.A. Skinner State Park
- Children's Museum at Holyhoke
- Holyoke Heritage State Park
- Mount Tom State Reservation
Airports
- Bradley International
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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.