$2,650
Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease
279 Beacon St Unit BR
Boston, MA 02116
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Available Dec 4
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- Patio
- Hardwood Floors
279 Beacon St Unit BR
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$2,650 deposit,
Available Dec 4
Renovated Beacon Street studio in the heart of Back Bay featuring refinished hardwood floors, high ceilings, and updated lighting throughout. The modern kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and sleek new cabinetry. This charming space includes heat and hot water, common laundry, and rare exclusive use of a private patio, ideal for relaxing or hosting outdoors. Enjoy the best of Back Bay living steps from shops, restaurants, and the Charles River Esplanade.231
279 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
Hardwood Floors
Granite Countertops
Stainless Steel Appliances
Instant Hot Water
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Instant Hot Water
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Laundry Facilities
- Patio
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
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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 | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
279 Beacon St Unit BR is within 15 minutes or 0.8 mile from Berklee College of Music. It is also near Emerson College and MIT.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-6
108 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 2-12
158 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
26 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
530 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
463 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
349 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K-6
116 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
292 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
204 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Boston include Copley Station, located 0.3 mile from 279 Beacon St Unit BR. 279 Beacon St Unit BR is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.1 miles or 12 minutes away.
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.9 mi |
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.1 mi |
Time and distance from 279 Beacon St Unit BR.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.0 mi |
279 Beacon St Unit BR has 3 shopping centers within 5.0 miles, which is about a 9-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
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Boston Public Garden
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.1 mi |
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Charles River Reservation
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Boston African American National Historic Site
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
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Museum of Science
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.8 mi |
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Boston National Historical Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi |
279 Beacon St Unit BR has 5 parks within 1.9 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Charles River Reservation.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
279 Beacon St Unit BR 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 | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 30 min | 15.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 30 min | 17.8 mi |
279 Beacon St Unit BR is 15.7 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
Amenities
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Instant Hot Water
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Laundry Facilities
- Patio
279 Beacon St Unit BR Photos
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279 Beacon St
Boston, MA 02116