Boylston, MA Homes for Rent

Boylston, MA, located just north of Worcester, offers a rural charm with its rolling hills, dense forests, and the scenic Wachusett Reservoir. This picturesque area is less than 15 minutes from downtown Worcester and even closer to UMASS Memorial Medical Center. While swimming and boating are prohibited in the reservoir, residents enjoy hiking, fishing, and birdwatching. Hillside Park features an 18-hole disc golf course and multi-use fields, and the historic John B Gough House. The town also boasts two country clubs: the private Haven Country Club and the semi-private Cyprian Keyes Golf Club. Boylston is served by the highly rated Berlin-Boylston Regional School District, with Boylston Elementary School and Tahanto Regional High School receiving high marks. Housing options include 1950s Cape Cods, cottages, colonial revivals, and bilevels, with some newer duplex units available. The New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, located about 2 miles north, offers gardens, conservatories, and walking trails, along with various events and workshops. While Boylston lacks a downtown area, nearby Route 12 provides shopping and dining options, including The Other Place Pub and Dragon 88. Interstate 290 connects Boylston to Worcester, about 5 miles south, and the town is approximately 50 miles west of Boston and 45 miles northeast of Providence. Boylston has a low crime risk compared to the national average, though only 25% of the town has municipal sewer service, requiring many residents to use septic systems.