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Top neighborhoods in Boston

Commonwealth

Commonwealth

What it’s like to live in Commonwealth

Historic elegance defines Commonwealth Avenue, where impressive brownstones line this grand boulevard featuring a central mall designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Residents enjoy both architectural prestige and the practical benefits of living along one of Boston's primary east-west connections providing both shopping access and transportation options. Though some buildings show their age with vintage quirks requiring maintenance knowledge beyond typical renter experience, the trade-off comes in high ceilings, ornate woodwork, and architectural details unavailable in newer construction. The neighborhood's proximityto Fenway Park, the Charles River Esplanade, and multiple universities creates ideal location for both cultural experiences and recreational opportunities despite urban density.
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Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood

Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood

What it’s like to live in Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood

Surrounding Fenway Park and world-class medical institutions, this district buzzes with energy. Housing ranges from classic brownstones to new luxury developments targeting healthcare professionals and students. The neighborhood offers excellent transit connections, vibrant nightlife, and the peaceful Fens parkland. Game days bring crowds and parking challenges, though many residents consider the excitement part of the authentic Boston experience.
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City Point

City Point

What it’s like to live in City Point

Ocean vistas and urban accessibility blend perfectly in City Point, where South Boston's easternmost neighborhood surrounds Castle Island and its historic fort alongside popular beaches. The area's triple-deckers and modest apartments offer more reasonable rates than downtown Boston while maintaining excellent public transportation connections via multiple bus routes. Most rentals include surprising outdoor space from roof decks to small yards rare in urban settings. Though summer beach crowds create temporary congestion, the neighborhood maintains authentic Boston character through long-established businesses and community organizations beyond tourist areas. Winter parking during snow emergencies requires strategic planning, but many residents find the combination of ocean access and city proximity worth occasional logistical challenges.
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Frequently Asked Questions

City Guide for Boston, MA

"Boston is actually the capital of the world. You didn't know that? We breed smart-ass, quippy, funny people." (-John Krasinski).

Boston is on the A-list of American History, the site of seminal showdowns in the revolutionary and evolutionary charge for American independence. Go ahead, ask any Bostonian, they'll tell you. After they spend the first 45 minutes talking about the Red Sox. Beantown, as it is called by so many (not one of them a local) is small by world-class standards, but titanic in offerings. Of course one could get by on clam chowder (cream based - mention the other kind and you'll start a fight) and lobster rolls seven days a week, but the restaurant scene is kaleidoscopically magical. The Boston Symphony, The Pops, the Theatre District, the beach, the sports, and the sites are all in remarkably manageable, compact reach. You’ve made a good choice with Boston, let’s get you into an apartment.

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