$3,900
Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease
287 Columbus Ave Unit #701
Boston, MA 02116
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Square Feet
856 sq ft
Highlights
- Deck
- Concierge
287 Columbus Ave Unit #701
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About This Home
12 Month Lease
Location, location, location! 285 Columbus Lofts is located where Back Bay meets the South End. Enjoy this contemporary condo with an excellent floor plan which features open living/dining, beautiful walnut floors, in-unit washer & dryer, high end appliances, a granite kitchen island, a large master bedroom, and generous upgraded closet spaces. In addition, this elevator building features a front desk concierge, a common roof deck, bicycle storage, and an on-site building superintendent. Convenience abounds: close proximity to the Back Bay Station, CVS, Copley Place, Prudential Center, Equinox, John Hancock Tower, Newbury Street, and the best of the South End. A short distance to many of the most notable restaurants in Boston. Rental parking is available next door. 73261 562
287 Columbus Ave is an apartment community 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.
Apartment Features
- Washer/Dryer
- Kitchen
- Concierge
- Elevator
- Deck
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
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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: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
287 Columbus Ave Unit #701 is within 12 minutes or 0.6 mile from Emerson College. It is also near Berklee College of Music and Tufts University, Boston.
Schools
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
80 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
572 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
575 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
50 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
435 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
118 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
297 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
292 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
148 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Boston include Copley Station, located 0.4 mile from 287 Columbus Ave Unit #701. 287 Columbus Ave Unit #701 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.2 miles or 11 minutes away.
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 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: | 3 min | 0.2 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 | 4.1 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.2 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
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Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
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Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
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Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 287 Columbus Ave Unit #701.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 5.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.3 mi |
287 Columbus Ave Unit #701 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 |
287 Columbus Ave Unit #701 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: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
287 Columbus Ave Unit #701 has 3 hospitals within 1.3 miles, the nearest is Tufts Medical Center which is 0.7 mile away and a 13 minute walk.
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 29 min | 16.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 30 min | 18.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 34 min | 20.1 mi |
287 Columbus Ave Unit #701 has 3 military bases within 20.1 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 16.0 miles away and a 29 minute drive.
Amenities
- Washer/Dryer
- Kitchen
- Concierge
- Elevator
- Deck
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
287 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02116