Condos Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Back Bay 242 Beacon St Unit 2

$2,800 Total Monthly Price

12 Month Lease

242 Beacon St Unit 2

Boston, MA 02116

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Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

535 sq ft
Available

Available Jan 1, 2026

Highlights

Pets Allowed
Hardwood Floors
Smoke Free

242 Beacon St Unit 2

About This Home

12 Month Lease, $2,800 deposit, Available Jan 1, 2026

Prime location waterside Beacon St renovated one-bed condo. This professionally managed building is a historic Back Bay mansion that features an elegant New York Style lobby. Ideally located in the heart of Back Bay, this unit is only steps from the Charles River, Boston Commons, Copley Square, Newbury St, The Prudential Center, and all of Back Bay’s best restaurants. Enter the unit into an open layout with a renovated kitchen with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, well-maintained appliances, and a granite breakfast bar with storage underneath. The generously sized living room has a dedicated dining area that could also be used as a second bedroom or office space. The bedroom can comfortably fit a queen-size bed and gets nice light from a picture window. This unit features hardwood floors throughout, Central Air, and ample storage throughout. Common laundry is conveniently located right outside the unit door.

242 Beacon St is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02116 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Condo Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

Granite Countertops

Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Dishwasher
Granite Countertops
Kitchen
Hardwood Floors
Dining Room
Office
Laundry Facilities
Storage Space

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Dogs Allowed
Fees not specified

Cats Allowed
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Utilities Included

Water
Trash Removal
Sewer

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Neighborhood

Known as one of Boston’s trendiest areas for shopping and dining, Back Bay is a mix of students, professionals, affluent families, and retirees, all come to enjoy the neighborhood’s lively atmosphere. Anchored by the Prudential Center (whose Skywalk Observatory is one of the best vantage points in the city), this area is home to some of Boston’s most recognizable landmarks, including the Boston Public Library, Hancock Tower, and the Back Bay Architectural District.

Considering moving to Back Bay? Students, young professionals, and families thrive in all the neighborhood’s opportunities. The local academic community includes the prestigious Berklee College of Music, the Boston Conservatory, and the Boston Architectural College. Renters love that Back Bay’s location along the Charles River allows for a considerable amount of waterfront property. Others enjoy the Charles River Esplanade, a popular greenspace for walkers, runners, and cyclists.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Berklee College of Music	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
MIT	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Emerson College	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Tufts University, Boston	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi

242 Beacon St Unit 2 is within 17 minutes or 0.9 mile from Berklee College of Music. It is also near Emerson College and MIT.

Schools

Mel H King Elementary

Public Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades 2-12

158 Students

Attendance Zone

Dante Alighieri

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-6

108 Students

Attendance Zone

Carter School

Public Middle & High School

Grades 7-12

26 Students

Attendance Zone

Quincy Upper School

Public Middle & High School

Grades 6-12

530 Students

Attendance Zone

Snowden Int'L High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

463 Students

Attendance Zone

Kingsley Montessori School

Private Elementary School

Grades PK-6

349 Students

Nearby

Learning Project Elementary School

Private Elementary School

Grades K-6

116 Students

Nearby

Cathedral High School

Private Middle & High School

Grades 7-12

292 Students

Nearby

Commonwealth School

Private High School

Grades 9-12

150 Students

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Copley Station, located 0.3 mile from 242 Beacon St Unit 2. 242 Beacon St Unit 2 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.1 miles or 12 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Copley Station	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Arlington Station	Walk:	12 min	0.7 mi
Prudential Station	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Hynes Convention Center Station	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Charles/Mgh Station	Drive:	6 min	2.2 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Back Bay Station	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Ruggles Station	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
South Station	Drive:	6 min	1.8 mi
North Station	Drive:	6 min	2.0 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	8 min	4.0 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	12 min	5.1 mi

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This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 242 Beacon St Unit 2.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
The Hub	Drive:	6 min	2.0 mi
Prudential Center	Drive:	9 min	5.0 mi
Copley Place	Drive:	10 min	5.2 mi

242 Beacon St Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 5.2 miles, which is about a 10-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Boston Public Garden	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Charles River Reservation	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
Museum of Science	Drive:	7 min	1.8 mi
Boston National Historical Park	Drive:	7 min	2.1 mi

242 Beacon St Unit 2 has 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Charles River Reservation.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Massachusetts General Hospital	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Shriners Hospital for Children - Boston	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi

242 Beacon St Unit 2 has 3 hospitals within 1.4 miles, the nearest is Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary which is 1.2 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base	Drive:	30 min	15.5 mi
US Military Reservation	Drive:	30 min	16.6 mi

242 Beacon St Unit 2 is 15.5 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.

Amenities

Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Dishwasher

Granite Countertops
Kitchen
Hardwood Floors

Dining Room
Office
Laundry Facilities

Storage Space

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