$4,000
Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease
296 Columbus Ave Unit 1
Boston, MA 02116
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978-963-8088
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
9,999 sq ft
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Available
Available Sep 1
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- Hardwood Floors
296 Columbus Ave Unit 1
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About This Home
12 Month Lease
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Available Sep 1
COZY 2 BED 1 BATH IN SOUTH END This apartment is ideally located in between the Back Bay and South End, offering the best of both neighborhoods while providing countless options for dining, cafes, shopping, and public transportation, with some of the most quintessential Boston streets steps away. This unit features hardwood floors throughout, updated kitchen with new stainless steel appliances (dishwasher, stove, refrigerator), and laundry in the building. Please provide your complete contact information and one of our representatives will reach out to you as soonest time possible. Thank you
296 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
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floors
Refrigerator
Stainless Steel Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
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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Property Information
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4 units
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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 | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
296 Columbus Ave Unit 1 is within 12 minutes or 0.7 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 PK-5
142 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 296 Columbus Ave Unit 1. 296 Columbus Ave Unit 1 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 | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 4 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 | 1.8 mi | |
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.1 mi |
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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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.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
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Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
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Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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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 296 Columbus Ave Unit 1.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 5.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.3 mi |
296 Columbus Ave Unit 1 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.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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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 | 1.3 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 | 1.6 mi |
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Boston Children's Museum
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
296 Columbus Ave Unit 1 has 5 parks within 1.6 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: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
296 Columbus Ave Unit 1 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 |
296 Columbus Ave Unit 1 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
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
296 Columbus Ave Unit 1 Photos
296 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02116