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Allston/Brighton
With Boston University to the east and Boston College to the west, students
largely populate this area. Subway T's Green B and C lines and bus routes
make it easy to travel to downtown and Harvard University.
You can find many groceries and restaurants in Allston's intersection of
Commonwealth and Harvard Avenues and also in the Cleveland Circle intersection
of Beacon Street and Chestnut Ave. The popular type of rental properties
in these areas are 4 - 5 story brick buildings. Monthly rent ranges from
$750+ for a Studio and from $950+ for one-bedroom apartments.
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Back Bay
Back Bay, which runs from Public Garden to Massachusetts Ave. along the
Charles River, was originally reclaimed using earth and sand that cut
through Beacon Hill. You can see many traditional streets of Victorian
style townhouses and red brick houses, while the shopping district of
Newberry Street is crowded with modern restaurants, bars, boutiques and
hair salons. This area is very popular with foreign students attending
language schools such as Emerson and Fisher College.
Most of Boston's Back Bay was originally swamp and harbor. After being
filled some of the city's most beautiful architecture sprang forth. Magnificent
Victorian mansions were built and first occupied by some of Boston's most
famous families. A Studio in a brick building ranges from $850+ - one bedroom
from $1250+. A modern high-rise Studio ranges from $1300+
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Beacon Hill
In an atmosphere reminiscent of the streets of Europe, Beacon Hill is a
quiet high-class residential street located between Charles River and
Boston Common. Doorknockers of solid brass, finely detailed iron handrails,
and gas lamps enhance the mood. The street of red brick 18th and 19th
century architecture homes is beautiful. The little cafés and
bakeries alongside of Charles Street provides a fashionable mood. This
area has great access to T's Red and Green lines, and provides easy commuting
to Massachusetts General Hospital, Suffolk University and MIT. Some buildings
are preserved by the federal government in this area. Rents are high.
A one bedroom ranges from $1350+ |
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Fenway / Kenmore
Boston University, Simon College, Berklee College of Music is located in
this area filled with many student residents. Also located in this area
are the Boston and Gardner Museums, Back Bay Fenway Park [ Fenway ] and
a baseball field loved by local people. The famous "Babe Ruth" lived
in this area. Clubs, game centers and pool bars located next to each
other in Kenmore Square is a popular spot among the students. This area
can be unsafe at times. Brick studio rental types range from $750+ -
one bedroom range from $1,100+
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This area takes pride in its 350 years or more
history although it reflects a modern community.
It is famous for being the birthplace of Samuel
Wilson where the name "Uncle Sam" originated
from and the first Public Children's Library. Convenient
buses provide access to Harvard and Boston. The
academic levels of kindergarten and elementary
school are high. This quiet residential town with
good recreation facilities is good for families.
One bedroom range from $1,000+ - two bedrooms from
$1,300+ |
This was a prosperous farming community until 19th century and is known
as the first town that imported and raised Holstein cows. Japanese Princess
Masako spent part of her childhood here. Family-oriented-people favor
this area because the public schools rank top in the state and the neighborhood
is safe. The public transportation (bus, commuter rail, trolley bus)
is conveniently set up and provides access to Harvard and Porters Square.
Two-bed room rental is from $1,500+
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| Brookline, the birthplace of the 35th president, John F Kennedy, is a unique
area with urban and suburban features. Neighboring Boston, providing
a good transportation by accessing T Green line this town is popular
among the family with the children for superior public school with long
tradition. This town places importance on living environments such as,
preservation of historical buildings and maintaining green spaces. You
can select from various type of residences such as a one, two, or three
family houses, town house or condominium based upon your budget. the
convenience and safeties makes higher housing cost. One-bed-room condominiums
is from $1350+ - two-bed-rooms go for more than $2,500+ |
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| Located in the north part of Boston, Cambridge is a college town where
world- famous educational institutions such as Harvard and MIT, students,
professors and researchers reside. Transportation is very convenient
through the Subway T- Red line and bus schedules. Restaurants, boutiques,
and a concentration of bookstores surround Harvard Square, in the center
of town. A small Japanese community with restaurants, a grocery market,
and bookstores exists in the Porter Square area. However, the areas to
the south and north part of Central are not always safe. You should keep
this in mind. Brick studios range $900+ - One-bedroom $1,000+ - two-
bedroom $1400.+. |
| Known as the birthplace of the American Revolutionary War, this town offers
easy access to Boston and is fulfilled with public facilities such as
parks, reservations, art galleries and libraries. A number of hi-tech
foreign employees reside here. One family house rentals range $2,000.+ |
| The quiet residential area with lots of green is located 8 miles to the
west of Boston and involves a 30-minute drive. The community offers 13
diverse "villages" with their own unique style of buildings
and atmosphere. The high quality of public schools and safety makes this
area popular among the family-oriented people. There are wide selection
of One, Two, Three family houses, town houses and modern condominiums.
One-bed room rent ranges from $1,200.+ |
| This area, located north east of Cambridge, with an atmosphere of a cozy
little town and urban manner is widely popular among students and senior
couples. The area that provides the most convenient commute to MIT, Harvard
and Taft is highly favored. Be aware of security issues in the east side
of town. Studio rent ranges from $700.+ - one-bedroom rent ranges from
$900.+ |
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