$5,900 / Month
285 Columbus Ave Unit 508
Boston, MA 02116
2 Days Ago
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
2
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Square Feet
1,253 sq ft
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Available
Available Sep 1
Highlights
- Pets Allowed
- Basement
- Deck
- Concierge
285 Columbus Ave Unit 508
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$5,900 deposit,
Available Sep 1
Perfectly located where the historic Back Bay meets the stylish South End. Sun-splashed high-floor south facing 2-bed/2-bath rental in a well-appointed luxury condo building. Very loft-like European-inspired design with open living/dining, A/C, high ceilings, H/W floors, in-unit washer & dryer, Bosch appliances, a large master suite, generous in-unit closet storage plus an additional large secured storage space in basement. Pet friendly. Building features include front desk concierge, elevators, a common roof deck with spectacular skyline views, bicycle storage, and an on-site building superintendent. Just minutes to everywhere - Copley Sq., Newbury Street, Prudential Center, John Hancock Tower, and just steps to the T/Back Bay Station and the South End’s top restaurants. Walk Score for this property is 99, Transit Score is 100, and Bike Score is 91. A commuter's 'Paradise'. Available for September 1. Several rental garage options available adjacent to the property - ask listing agent
285 Columbus Ave is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02116 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.
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Condo Features
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- High Ceilings
- Basement
- Concierge
- Elevator
- Storage Space
- Bicycle Storage
- Deck
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- Dogs Allowed
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- Cats Allowed
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285 Columbus
64 Units
8 Stories
Built in 1930
105,397 Sq Ft
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There's much to love about Boston's South End -- the elegant brownstones along Tremont Street, the fantastic shops and restaurants of Columbus Avenue, and the sophisticated yet collegiate feel of Harrison Avenue combine to create a tapestry of a neighborhood that offers something to everyone. This walkable, tree-filled neighborhood offers several parks, the Boston University School of Medicine, some of the best restaurants in the city, and easy access to Northeastern University.
By renting an apartment in South End Boston, you'll enjoy walking along brick-paved sidewalks past historic buildings housing everything from trendy boutiques to art galleries to the city's hottest cafes. You'll spend afternoons shopping at Copley Square and taking in sprawling greenery at Southwest Corridor Park, Blackstone Square, and beautiful Franklin Square. South End is popular with artists, and you'll discover a variety of terrific galleries to explore, especially along Harrison Avenue.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Walk: | 22 min | 1.2 mi |
285 Columbus Ave Unit 508 is within 12 minutes or 0.6 mile from Emerson College. It is also near Tufts University, Boston and Berklee College of Music.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-6
537 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 High School
Grades 9-12
150 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Boston include Arlington Station, located 0.4 mile from 285 Columbus Ave Unit 508. 285 Columbus Ave Unit 508 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.2 miles or 11 minutes away.
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.2 mi |
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.2 mi |
Time and distance from 285 Columbus Ave Unit 508.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 5.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.3 mi |
285 Columbus Ave Unit 508 has 3 shopping centers within 5.3 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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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Boston African American National Historic Site
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Boston National Historical Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
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Boston Children's Museum
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
285 Columbus Ave Unit 508 has 5 parks within 1.5 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Boston National Historical Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
285 Columbus Ave Unit 508 has 3 hospitals within 1.3 miles, the nearest is Tufts Medical Center which is 0.7 mile away and a 12 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 29 min | 16.0 mi |
285 Columbus Ave Unit 508 is 16.0 miles and a 29 minute drive from Hanscom Air Force Base.
Amenities
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- High Ceilings
- Basement
- Concierge
- Elevator
- Storage Space
- Deck
- Bicycle Storage
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285 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02116