Boston Apartments for Rent
Boston is a beautiful city! A center of technological advancement, colleges galore, history and New England beauty. On this page, we list apartments you can rent around this wonderful city.
Boston Apartments for Rent
Below is a list of apartments inside the Boston city limits. If you’re interested in neighboring cities, please see this page. If you would like to make any changes or add to this list, please contact us here.
28 Exeter at Newbury
Neighborhood: Back Bay
28 Exeter is a brand new construction that just opened in 2023. This building is at the heart of Boston’s Back Bay (shopping and dining center). One and two-bedroom apartments are available. As of January 2024 one-bedroom apartments are listed at $4,158 a month. 28 Exeter describes itself as a luxury apartment.
Amenities:
- 24-hr Concierge
- Art Program
- Bike Storage
- Electronic Access
- Fitness Center
- Grilling Area
- Parking Garage
- Pet Friendly
- Pet Spa
- Rooftop Deck
28 Exeter at Newbury
28 Exeter St.
Boston, MA 02116
315 on A Apartments
Neighborhood: Fort Point
The units in this building lean towards more of a loft feel. The ceilings are bare concrete, with great views of Downtown Boston. This is definitely one of the more hip apartments we’ve seen lately. Draw-dropping scenery from the rooftop (you'll instantly fall in love with this place).
Amenities:
- 24-HR Concierge Service
- Bike Storage
- Conference Room
- Coworking Spaces
- Fitness Center
- Package Service
- Rooftop Terrace
- Valet Dry Cleaning Service
315 on A Apartments
315 A Street
Boston MA 02210
Boston East
Neighborhood: East Boston
This complex overlooks the Mystic River. The units feature high ceilings with large windows that let in lots of natural light. The views and the natural lighting are what make these apartments stand out. Honestly, we don’t see a lot of apartments like this in Massachusetts. This is an apartment that you’re not going to want to move out of.
Amenities:
- EV Car Charging
- Fire Pit Lounge Area
- Fitness Center
- Full-Size Washer and Dryer
- Meeting Spaces
- Moveable Kitchen Islands
- Outdoor Game Area
- Pet Spa
Boston East
126 Border St.
Boston, MA 02128
BostonView Apartments
Neighborhood: Beacon Hil
lf you’re a fan of the Scorsese film The Departed, you’ll love the rooftop view (it’s across the street from the
Massachusetts State House). Many (if not all) of the units have been refurbished. Units have hardwood floors, large closets, large living rooms and bedrooms. There’s a rooftop sun deck with lounge chairs and amazing views.
Amenities:
- 24 Hr Concierge
- Air Conditioning
- Bike Storage
- Elevator
- Parking Garage
- Rooftop Sun Lounge
BostonView Apartments
130 Bowdoin Street
Boston, MA 02108
Bower
Neighborhood: Fenway
Bower is an interesting take on apartment living. It was designed to keep people more connected to nature. This motif goes into the textures, colors and ornamentation of the site. The entire building uses Smart Glass that automatically tints depending on conditions keeping heat out (making sure the building uses energy efficiently).
Amenities:
- BBQs
- Dog Play Area & Wash
- EV Charging Stations
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Atrium
- Lounges (everywhere)
- Private Workpods
- Rooftop Terrace
- View of Fenway Park
- Yoga Studio
Bower
771 Beacon St.
Boston, MA 02215
Burbank Apartments
Neighborhood: Fenway
Take a step back in time. This 19th-century-style apartment features a gorgeous inner atrium with hanging plants. Additionally, the property is surrounded by cherry blossoms. The nice thing about the Burbank Apartments is this is a classic Boston apartment. This is not a new build. You get the authentic Boston experience with bay windows, historic views and heating radiators.
Amenities:
- 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance
- Bike Storage
- Hardwood Flooring
- Recycling Center
- Stainless-steel Appliances
Burbank Apartments
18 Haviland Street
Boston, MA 02115
Dot Block
Neighborhood: Dorchester
Dot Block is so new, that it feels like we’re writing about the future. Dot Block is also a mixed-use community with apartments, restaurants and retail spaces mixed in. Developed with work-from-home in mind, this is definitely a young professional-style apartment.
Amenities:
- Bike Storage
- Co-Working Stations
- Dog Washing Station
- Free Coffee
- Outdoor Pool & Deck Area
- Secure Mail & Package Room
- State-Of-The-Art Fitness Center
- TV Lounge
Dot Block
1211 Dorchester Ave.
Boston, MA 02125
Emerson Place Apartments
Neighborhood: West End
Located along Thoreau Path and close to North Point Park, Emerson Place is all about the location. This amenity-rich apartment has bright and cozy units that are somewhat more affordable than the more trendy new-builds nearby.
- Children’s Playroom
- Dog Park
- EV Car Charging
- Fitness Center
- Outdoor Grills
- Pet Friendly
- Swimming Pool with Sundeck
- TV Lounge
Emerson Place Apartments
1 Emerson Place
Boston, MA 02114
Harbor Point on the Bay Apartments
Neighborhood: Dorchester
This apartment complex is centered around fitness. With two pools, a fitness center, on-site fitness instructors, volleyball court, tennis courts, pickleball courts - Harbor Point will keep your fitness goals on point! And if that isn’t enough for you, your apartment will likely have amazing views of Old Harbor, gorgeous sunrises and fresh air.
Amenities:
- Clubhouse (with Kitchen)
- Dog Park
- EV Charging Stations
- Fitness Center (with Instructors)
- Grilling Area
- Two Pools
- Volleyball Court
Harbor Point on the Bay Apartments
24 Oyster Bay Road
Boston, MA 02125
Ink Block
Neighborhood: South End
It appears Boston apartments are in a war to see which complex can “out amenity” each other. Ink Block is definitely a top contender when it comes to apartment amenities. Additionally, the units themselves are ultra-modern with breathtaking views of Boston. If you're into cooking for friends and family, there’s a Whole Foods at the bottom of the building. Talk about convenient!
Amenities:
- Conference Rooms
- Entertainment Lounge
- Onsite dining
- Outdoor Grilling Area
- Pet Grooming Station
- Private Garage
- Rooftop Botanical Garden
- Rooftop Pool
- Two Fitness Center
- Yoga Studio
- Zipcars onsite
Ink Block
300 Harrison Ave
Boston, MA 02118
Ora Seaport Apartments
Neighborhood: Seaport
Ora Seaport Apartments is a large glass building situated along the Boston Main Channel. Across the street is the Boston Fishing Pier and Leader Bank Pavilion. Every aspect of Ora Seaport is bright, modern and high-end. Some units have unique triangular-shaped balconies that jut out towards the Boston Main Channel. This apartment complex is the definition of “cool digs”.
Amenities:
- Coffee Bar
- Gym & Wellness Studio
- Pet Friendly
- Rooftop Pool
- Work Spaces with WiFi
- Skydeck
Ora Seaport Apartments
899 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
Pierce Boston
Neighborhood: Seaport
A stunning ultra-modern high-rise apartment building right on the corner of Brookline Ave and Boylston St. One of the great perks of this location is you’re across the street from Back Bay Fens and a five-minute walk to Fenway Park. And of course, the views from these apartment units are incredible.
Amenities:
- Arcade
- 24-Hr Concierge
- Fitness Center
- Lounge
- Media Room
- Rooftop Pool
Pierce Boston
200 Brookline Ave.
Boston, MA 02215
Saint Botolph Street Apartments
Neighborhood: South End
This is your classic 19th-century Boston apartment. Three-story brick building with bay windows and cupolas. This apartment is managed by the Boston Housing Authority.
Saint Botolph Street Apartments
81 St Botolph St.
Boston, MA 02116
The Bon
Neighborhood: Fenway
The Bon is an apartment created by Morro. The concept behind this apartment is to be highly energy efficient and built with the lowest impact on the planet as possible. The Bon is fully furnished. Utilities (including Internet) are included in your rent.
Amenities:
- 24/7 Concierge and Onsite Maintenance
- Meeting Rooms
- Outdoor terrace with grills
- Pool Table
- State-Of-The-Art Gym
- Trash Chute
- Yoga Studio
- Workspace
The Bon
1260 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02215
Zero Athens
Neighborhood: South Boston
Another brand new construction with decent views of Fort Point Channel and downtown Boston. The apartment units are bright and well-lit. Corner units are exceptionally nice, with great views of the city. Zero Athens is about a mile south of downtown which makes commuting fairly easy. There are also plenty of great eateries along Broadway and Dorchester Ave.
Amenities:
- Bike Storage
- Common Kitchen & Dining Area
- Lounge
- Pet Friendly
- Private Work Pods
- Roof Deck with Grills & Fire Pits
Zero Athens
35 W 2nd Street
Boston, MA 02127
Fenway Park - Home of the Boston Red Sox
Typical Boston, MA Apartment Prices
Boston is one of the more expensive cities to rent in compared to other U.S. cities. A lot of this has to do with the enormous college student population and the technology industry. Below, we have listed a range of rental prices that will give you a good idea of the low and high for each rental type (rental prices as of 2024).
- Studio: $2,600 - $3,400
- One-Bedroom Apartment: $2,500 - $4,450
- Two-Bedroom Apartment: $3,100 - $6,100
- Three-Bedroom Apartment: $4,275 - $5,300
Neighborhoods of Boston
Boston is a conglomerate of very unique neighborhoods - 23 and counting! Each neighborhood will vary in price and rental style. Some parts of town are more suited for students, whereas others are designed for young professionals. Moving away from the downtown, you’ll find quieter residential neighborhoods that are good places to raise families or locations for those who want less city energy.
- Allston - This is where many Boston University students live. There are plenty of shopping and dining options in this part of town. There is also a good nightlife scene.
- Backbay - Backbay is known for brownstone buildings and its high-end shopping district. It’s also the start and finish of the Boston Marathon!
- Bay Village - This is the historic part of Boston and the smallest neighborhood in terms of area. It lies just south of Boston Common. The central location of Backbay makes it a highly desirable neighborhood to live in. You’re close to Public Garden, shopping on Newbury and fine dining in the South End.
- Beacon Hill - Tree-lined streets with gas lamps - this is the Boston people dream about. Live American history every day and get the ultimate New England experience. This neighborhood doesn’t have the greatest options for parking, but it is close to T-line stations.
- Brighton - Brighton is pedestrian and bike-friendly. It’s also along the Green Line. It has a diverse atmosphere with plenty of restaurants, bars and cafes. They have concerts and movie nights in Brighton Square which is a huge plus!
- Charlestown - Almost wiped out by the British in the 1700s and the City of Boston in the 1960s. This is a beautiful and historic district of Boston that’s just across the river from downtown. You’ll find colonial homes, waterfront condos and apartments for rent as well as for sale.
- Chinatown - Just south of Public Garden, Chinatown is known for its food and nightlife. You won’t find that many rentals in this area, but you’ll be frequenting it a lot!
- Dorchester - This is the immigrant melting pot of Boston. It’s diverse with tons of great restaurants. It’s also known as a wellness corridor (Four Corners). Again, this is a community you may wish to reside in if the modern, hip apartment scene isn’t your thing.
- East Boston - This neighborhood is really the only section of Boston that is across the water from Boston proper. If you’re looking for less city life and like to do more outdoor activities - this might be the spot for you. You’ll find lots of condos, multi-family homes and overall better rental prices.
- Fenway - A lot of the apartments listed on this page are in The Fenway. And yes, this is where the Red Sox play ball. It’s southeast of downtown about 15 minutes by car or an hour by foot.
- Hyde Park - Hyde Park is growing! You'll find a lot of new businesses, a thriving art scene and green space. It’s beautiful and diverse.
- Jamaica Plain - This is where you’ll find the Samuel Adams brewery. There are a lot of parks, a golf course, a zoo and an arboretum. They call Jamaica Plain the “Emerald Necklace”. You'll find a mix of students and families living here.
- Mattpan - Mattpan translates to “A good place to sit” in the local Native American language. It’s a vibrant and rich community that’s a great alternative for those looking for something other than the young professional neighborhoods near downtown. Rentals are more affordable in this part of Boston.
- Mission Hill - “The Hill”. It’s a smaller neighborhood that is close to hospitals and schools. It’s an affordable part of Boston and is a good location for students who are looking to rent. However, it’s not a great location for elderly people because of the actual hill it’s on. It’s steep and slippery in the winter (and when it rains).
- North End - This neighborhood is probably better suited for the young adult. It’s a nice part of town with great food and in a very central location. However, the rentals are on the smaller side and can be dated. It gets busy with tourists and foot traffic.
- Roslindale - This neighborhood is built around Roslindale Square. It’s another charming part of Boston with great restaurants, farmers markets and outdoor concerts. It tends to attract young professionals and empty-nesters. You tend to get more bang for your buck in Roslindale than in some of the more upscale Boston neighborhoods.
- Roxbury - This is somewhat of a secret neighborhood because it’s close to areas like the South End and downtown. You get access to the desirable parts of town for a better price. You’ll find row houses, brownstones and even some Greek revival in Roxbury.
- Seaport - This is Boston's newest development. You’ll find mixed-use buildings, waterfront rentals and plenty of condos. It’s very popular these days and therefore on the more expensive side. The area used to be industrial but has transformed into a combination of modern and historic Boston.
- South Boston - You may have heard about South Boston or “Southie” in movies like Goodwill Hunting or The Departed. This part of Boston is rich with Irish-American history, pubs and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Over time this part of Boston has gentrified. It still has a neighborhood feel and it’s one of the only Boston neighborhoods that actually has a beach!
- South End - The South End is a very popular neighborhood. There are amazing eateries, cafes, and bookstores. You’ll find a lot of artist lofts, modern brick apartment buildings and newer complexes. If you’re into arts and culture, this is a good neighborhood to check out. However, this is one of the more pricey parts of Boston.
- West End - This is the rapidly developing part of Boston with lots of new buildings and new apartments. It’s a very small neighborhood that is often mistaken for downtown. There are a lot of modern (maintenance-free) rentals in the West End.
- West Roxbury - Welcome to the Boston burbs! West Roxbury is the southwest corner of Boston. You’ll find mostly single-family homes with yards. It’s about a 30 minute commute to downtown Boston (on a good day). The commuter rail (the T) will get you downtown in 35 minutes.
Marsh Chapel at Boston University
Tips For Students Planning To Rent In Boston
Boston is one of the more expensive metropolitan areas to live in. Rents are notoriously high, largely because of the well-paid tech workers, professionals and even from pressure created by the demand for student housing.
As you transition out of student housing, you may be thinking of renting your own apartment but are faced with high rental prices. One solution is to rent an apartment with a group of friends or classmates where you can split the rental costs. This has been a common approach for many U.S. students for decades in all metros. Another solution is to look for rentals in nearby cities that are near T system lines. You can avoid some of the high-priced rentals in the city center this way.
The city and universities are working on solutions to improve and expand student housing. The most likely answer is simply to build more housing. The main issue now is simply NIMBYism (NIMBY stands for “not in my backyard”), where existing residents do not want noisy construction, obstruction of views or an increase in the local population.
Nearby Attractions
Boston is a major center of United States history. From the Pilgrims to the Boston Tea Party, many events went down in this part of the country. All this history means there’s tons to see, do and learn around Bean Town. Here are a few things to check out while you’re living in Boston:
- Fenway Park - You should see a ball game at one of America’s most famous stadiums. Even if you think baseball is boring. It’s a rite of passage and besides you’ll probably have some great (and long) conversations with your friends and/or family.
- Museum of Fine Arts - With over 450,000 works of art, including ancient Egyptian artifacts, impressionist paintings and the Rothschild Collection - you’ll never run out of things to see. MFA has long hours too! The museum stays open until 10 pm on weekdays!
- Freedom Trail - In a way, it’s a self-guided tour of most of Boston’s historical sites. You’ll start at the Boston Common and State House and meander through Old Corner Bookstore, the Boston Massacre site, the Paul Revere House to the USS Constitution and Bunker Hill. A huge portion of U.S. history condensed into a 2.5-mile walk!
Facts & Trivia
- St. Botolph - Boston, MA is named after the city of Boston in the United Kingdom. The name Boston is derived from St. Botolph, who was an English Abbot during the 7th century.
- The Boston Massacre - Many people forget this is the event that fueled the independence movement which led to the formation of the United States. In 1770 British troops fired into a crowd of Bostonians which angered locals and the rest is history!
- Boston Tea Party - One of the most important events in early U.S. history. You can visit the site of the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum right in the middle of Fort Point Channel. Just look for the folks dressed in 18th-century garb standing on the bridge.
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