Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA (1,943 Rentals)

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA

Ranked #72

Among neighborhoods in Boston, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Downtown Boston, Boston, MA

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Downtown Boston, Boston, MA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Massachusetts and customized analysis for Central Boston. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? Downtown Boston has now become known as a top area for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to highly-rated education.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with nice outdoor spaces is something that is important for them. This part of town has established a name for itself as providing fantastic access to the outdoors, with a score of 3.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood is one of our preferred high-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 3.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, concierge services, park access, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

There's good news if you raise dogs and cats. This section of Boston ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Boston

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Boston?

There are currently 240 Studio Apartments in Downtown Boston with rent ranges from $1,850 to $13,000 with an average price of $2,977.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Boston Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Boston ranges from $1,575 to $12,130 with an average monthly rent of $3,537.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Boston cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Boston range from $2,250 to $15,870. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,204.

How expensive are Downtown Boston Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 271 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Boston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,000 to $22,510 - averaging $5,818 for the location.

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