Boston largest neighborhood. Diverse communities, Vietnamese pho, and the JFK Presidential Library.
Commute to Center
25 min
metro
Safety Rating
3/5
ModerateVibe
Monthly rent in USD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.
| Apartment Size | First-Hand Rent | Second-Hand Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,800 - $2,200/mo | $2,000 - $2,500/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,200 - $2,700/mo | $2,500 - $3,100/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,700 - $3,300/mo | $3,100 - $3,800/mo |
10 min walk to center
1BR from $3,400/mo
10 min metro to center
1BR from $3,200/mo
15 min metro to center
1BR from $3,100/mo
5 min walk to center
1BR from $3,300/mo
20 min metro to center
1BR from $2,700/mo
25 min metro to center
1BR from $2,400/mo
30 min metro to center
1BR from $2,200/mo
20 min metro to center
1BR from $2,300/mo
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