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Very walkable
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Excellent transit
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Boston is highly walkable. Many services and amenities are within walking distance, allowing most errands to be handled without a car. The area has excellent public transportation, providing a variety of reliable options for commuting. Boston is a moderately bikeable area, offering some cycling infrastructure to support local rides.
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Schools
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Food
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Childcare
Preschool
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Learn and Play Day Care and Preschool
Childcare
East Boston Head Start & Children's Services
Childcare
John Winthrop School
Childcare
The Mosaic School
Childcare
The Croft School
Childcare
Pine Village Preschool
Childcare
Hale Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 169 students
Bridge Boston Charter School
Charter • PK, K-8 • 334 students
John F Kennedy Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 375 students
Winthrop Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 237 students
Curley K-8 School
Public • PK, K-8 • 931 students
Conservatory Lab Charter School
Charter • PK, K-8 • 454 students
Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester
Charter • PK, K-8 • 615 students
Hurley K-8 School
Public • PK, K-8 • 352 students
Manning Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 160 students
Brooke Roslindale
Charter • K-12 • 2223 students
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
Public • PK, K-8 • 809 students
Bradley Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 289 students
Perry Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 182 students
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
Public • PK, K-8 • 523 students
Excel Academy Charter School
Charter • 5-12 • 1363 students
Boston Collegiate Charter School
Charter • 5-12 • 698 students
Otis Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 414 students
Hale Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 169 students
Boston Latin School
Public • 7-12 • 2423 students
O'Bryant School Math/Science
Public • 7-12 • 1567 students
Brooke Roslindale
Charter • K-12 • 2223 students
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
Public • PK, K-8 • 809 students
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
Public • PK, K-8 • 523 students
Excel Academy Charter School
Charter • 5-12 • 1363 students
New Mission High School
Public • 7-12 • 614 students
Boston Collegiate Charter School
Charter • 5-12 • 698 students
Boston Latin Academy
Public • 7-12 • 1723 students
Boston Latin School
Public • 7-12 • 2423 students
O'Bryant School Math/Science
Public • 7-12 • 1567 students
Brooke Roslindale
Charter • K-12 • 2223 students
Excel Academy Charter School
Charter • 5-12 • 1363 students
Boston Collegiate Charter School
Charter • 5-12 • 698 students
Boston Latin Academy
Public • 7-12 • 1723 students
New Mission High School
Public • 7-12 • 614 students
Match Charter Public School
Charter • PK, K-12 • 1186 students
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School
Charter • 5-12 • 1295 students
SMFA Mission Hill
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Computer Systems Institute
College
Urban College of Boston
College
New England College of Optometry
College
Wentworth Institute of Technology
College
New England Conservatory of Music
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Cambridge College
College
New England School of Law
College
Roxbury Community College
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Logan International Airport
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Albany St @ Wareham St
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American Legion Hwy @ Franklin Hill Ave
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Auckland St @ Dewar Ave
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Belgrade Ave opp Aldrich St
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Blue Hill Ave @ Castlegate Rd
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Blue Hill Ave @ Dudley St
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Blue Hill Ave @ Hazelton St
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Logan International Airport
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Albany St @ Wareham St
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American Legion Hwy @ Franklin Hill Ave
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Auckland St @ Dewar Ave
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Belgrade Ave opp Aldrich St
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Blue Hill Ave @ Castlegate Rd
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Blue Hill Ave @ Dudley St
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Blue Hill Ave @ Hazelton St
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Bunker Hill St @ Concord St
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835 Huntington Ave opp Parker Hill Ave
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Southbound/Northbound Platform (Tracks 5 & 6)
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Cheers Faneuil Hall
Drinks
Lookout Rooftop & Bar
Drinks
Capiz Bar & Lounge
Drinks
J.J. Foley's Fireside Tavern
Drinks
Better Sorts Social Club
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Loretta's Last Call
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J.J. Donovan's Tavern
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Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
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Lee's 2 Market
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Ccc's Cleveland Circle Convenience
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Beacon Hill Market
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Whole Foods Market
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Los Paisanos Market
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La Favorita
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P&E Auto Service
Automotive
Blue Bikes - Brigham Cir / Huntington Ave
Automotive
Blue Bikes - Harvard University Housing - 111 Western Ave. at Soldiers Field Park
Automotive
Blue Bikes - Longwood Ave / Binney St
Automotive
Blue Bikes - Kenmore Sq / Comm Ave
Automotive
P&E Auto Service
Automotive
Blue Bikes - Brigham Cir / Huntington Ave
Automotive
Blue Bikes - Harvard University Housing - 111 Western Ave. at Soldiers Field Park
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Blue Bikes - Longwood Ave / Binney St
Automotive
Blue Bikes - Kenmore Sq / Comm Ave
Automotive
The Newbury Center
Healthcare
Dental Associates of New England
Healthcare
Trinity Dental
Healthcare
Perfect Dental
Healthcare
Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital
Healthcare
Carr & Associates
Healthcare
The Inn At St Botolph
Hotel
AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Downtown
Hotel
Studio Allston Hotel
Hotel
Aloft Boston Seaport
Hotel
Off Campus Apartment Finder
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Charlesgate Realty Group
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All-Bright Real Estate
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Boardwalk Properties
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Tax-Pro Financial Services
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Core De Vie
Personal care
Beauty Nails
Personal care
Barbershop Deluxe
Personal care
Big Dog Barbershop
Personal care
MG Hair Artistic
Personal care
The Loft Salon
Personal care
Unique Verve
Personal care
Hair by Darren Le
Personal care
The Salon At 10 Newbury
Personal care
Bremen Street Dog Park
Pet care
Back Bay Veterinary Clinic
Pet care
The Mindful Mutt
Pet care
Carleton Court Dog Park
Pet care
Boston Veterinary Care
Pet care
Mansfield Dog Park
Pet care
D'Tails Pet Boutique
Pet care
Merwin Animal Clinic
Pet care
First Baptist Church of Boston
Place of worship
Iglesia Bautista Sendas de Fe
Place of worship
Sacred Heart Parish
Place of worship
Blessed Mother Teresa
Place of worship
St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church
Place of worship
Shawmut Community Church of God
Place of worship
Old Saint Stephens Church
Place of worship
Community United Methodist Church
Place of worship
Tremont Temple
Place of worship
Boston Fire Department Engine 52, Ladder 29
Public service
The UPS Store
Public service
Consulate General of Canada
Public service
Citizens Bank
Public service
Century Bank
Public service
Codman Square Post Office
Public service
Global Pack Ship
Public service
EZDriveMA Customer Service Center
Public service
Rolly-Michaux Galleries
Entertainment
South Boston Branch Library
Entertainment
The Institute of Contemporary Art
Entertainment
Greene Theater
Entertainment
Palestinian Cultural Center for Peace
Entertainment
Boston Drum Lessons
Entertainment
Pellas Gallery
Entertainment
Baker Library / Bloomberg Center
Entertainment
Rolly-Michaux Galleries
Entertainment
South Boston Branch Library
Entertainment
The Institute of Contemporary Art
Entertainment
Greene Theater
Entertainment
Palestinian Cultural Center for Peace
Entertainment
Boston Drum Lessons
Entertainment
Pellas Gallery
Entertainment
Baker Library / Bloomberg Center
Entertainment
Blackstone Community Center Gym
Sports
Boston Centers for Youth & Families Draper Pool
Sports
Robert M. Devine Skating Rink
Sports
English High Basketball Courts
Sports
Reggie Lewis Athletic Center
Sports
O'Donnell Baseball Field
Sports
Average rent in Boston
In Boston, the average rent is $3,713 per month,
with the average rental size around 796 square feet. Most renters here pay over $3,000 , making it the most common rent bracket in the area.
Average rent
$3,713/month
Average rental size
796 sqft
Under $1,000
0%
$1,001 - $1,500
0.3%
$1,501 - $2,000
2.6%
$2,001 - $2,500
10.7%
$2,501 - $3,000
16.5%
Over $3,000
69.8%
Rent data provided by Yardi® Matrix.
Average utility cost in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, renters typically spend around $475 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $35 for internet to $170 for electricity , depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.
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