Woburn

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Woburn, MA

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The perfect commuter town with a traditional, colonial ambiance.

Boston Suburb Commuter Town Colonial Architecture

Located nine miles north of Boston, Woburn combines suburban living with easy city access. The city's rental options range from apartment communities near commercial areas to residential neighborhoods surrounding Horn Pond, a local landmark offering recreational trails and serving as the city's water source. One-bedroom apartments in Woburn rent for an average of $2,541, while two-bedroom units average $3,006 per month. The rental market shows stability, with one-bedroom units seeing a 0.6% increase and two-bedroom apartments experiencing a 2% rise.

Woburn's location near Routes 128 and 93 makes it convenient for commuters, while the Anderson Regional Transportation Center provides rail service to Boston. The city features walking paths around Horn Pond and historic sites including the 1790 House. Woburn's strong presence in the biotechnology sector, recognized by the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council as a platinum-level "Bio-Ready community," adds to its economic strength. The city maintains its historic character while supporting modern industry, with updated educational facilities including Woburn Memorial High School.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Woburn, MA is $2,400 for a studio, $2,571 for one bedroom, $2,992 for two bedrooms, and $4,366 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Woburn has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,571/month
744 Sq Ft
House
$6,972/month
3,055 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,563/month
1,152 Sq Ft
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Transportation

57

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

26

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

40

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

Reeves Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

422 Students

Altavesta Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

203 Students

Goodyear Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

322 Students

Shamrock Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

284 Students

Hurld Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

390 Students

John F Kennedy Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

514 Students

Daniel L Joyce Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

447 Students

Woburn High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,178 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo
  • Middlesex Fells Reservation
  • Friends of Middlesex Fells Reservation
  • Breakheart Reservation
  • Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International
  • Manchester Boston Regional

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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 November 2025.