The city of Framingham is divided by Interstate 90 which residents can take to Boston in about 35 minutes. The town is also serviced by an MBTA commuter rail which you can take to Back Bay in about 4 minutes or to Boston's South Station.
Nearly 6,000 students and 200 academic staff make up the population at Framingham State University's 73 acre campus in Framingham Center near Worcester Road. Many residents of Framingham apartments also attend classes at the campus of and Massachusetts Bay Community College off Concord Street.
With more than 2,000 businesses and 45,000 jobs, Framingham is a major driver in the economy of the state's Metrowest region. Companies such as Bose Corporation, Staple and TJX lead the way for many others including a large presence of biotechnology, healthcare and technology firms. MetroWest Medical Center serves residents of this area.
If you head out of your rental along Cochituate Road you will find a large retail destination that includes a BJs Wholesale Club, Target and the Shoppers World Center. Just past there on Worcester Road is the Natick Mall, which includes many upscale shops such as Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Tiffany's along with more than 200 other retailers.
Renting an apartment in Framingham MA, you will have plenty to do in your spare time such as catch the latest film releases at the AMC movie cinema, attend a workshop at the Amazing Things Arts Center, or watch a performance at the Framingham Community Theater.
A post office in Framingham is located at 43 Park Street. The phone number is 508-879-1117.
Average Rent in Framingham, MA
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