Dracut Apartments for Rent

Your New Home in Dracut

Dracut is a lovely, quiet suburb in Middlesex County in the state of Massachusetts. Dracut sits nestled in the Merrimack Valley and is very close to the New Hampshire state line, so you're getting two-states-for-one in Dracut. The town enjoys a friendly, relaxing, small-town atmosphere and is only about thirty miles from Boston. Dracut is approximately 21-square miles, but it's not all land. The Merrimack River, Beaver Brook and some ponds give Dracut some water action.

Dracut Rental Trends

Are you looking for something with a view of the Merrimack River? Maybe you'd like something close to Highway 495 for your commute? Perhaps you'd really like something near Forest Hill Park or Dracut's Skate-park for your wheels. Not a problem. We get it. Whatever it is you're looking for, our apartment finder will find it for you and hook you up with the best deal around town. So, what do apartments in Dracut go for? Look at the table above and you'll get an idea.Check out our rental and census data tables as well as our other fact sheets for more info about affordability and options for your future new digs. Especially when you consider the cost of rent in some of the surrounding areas. Okay. Ready to learn more about this Beantown-adjacent city? Read on.

Out and About in Dracut

If you love getting out in nature, you're in luck in Dracut. There are loads of opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air. Like fishing? Head to the 113-acre Long Pond. You can also go for a peaceful boat ride or sit pond-side for a little quiet contemplation. Tea and reading material is optional. Part of the Lowel-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest (sure, it's a mouthful) is in Dracut. The huge park includes ponds, swamps, and wetlands, so there is a lot of different terrain to explore. It's a beautiful place to hike, bike, go horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Pack those binoculars and be on the lookout for wildlife, if you're into that sort of thing. There are plenty of critters enjoying their natural habitat here. They're just waiting for you to quietly spot (and adore) them.

It's easy for everyone in Dracut to stay active. The Dracut Recreation Department organizes sports and activities for both youth and adults including baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball, swimming, skiing, wrestling, day camps, and special field trips. Got a golfer in the fam? Or maybe one in the making? Meadow Creek Golf Club has a beautiful 18-hole course for your 9 Iron-swinging enjoyment. Grab a meal at their restaurant, TEMPO, or skip the golf altogether and just come for the grub. Good food and a great view... it's a nice place to hang for a bit.

Even though Dracut is thirty miles outside of Boston, it has still managed to retain some of its rural roots and charm. Since 1908 Shaw Farm has been delivering milk and milk products to homes in and around Dracut and they are still going strong. What a deliciously cool, old-fashioned feature that you can enjoy in your new pad in Dracut. They have rocking good ice cream too. What more do you really need?

Like many communities in this area, Dracut has a rich history. Europeans first settled here in the mid-1600s and before that, it was Pennacook Indian land. If you're interested in finding out about the history of Dracut, the Dracut Historical Society is a great place to start your quest for knowledge.

You, Dracut-ter

Move into your new apartment in Dracut and join about 30,000 other folks who enjoy living in this quiet, old-fashioned suburb, that is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Boston.