Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston Lower Roxbury

$2,500 Total Monthly Price

39 Forest St Unit 2

Boston, MA 02119

617-866-2413

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

1,200 sq ft
Available

Available Now

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Pets Allowed

39 Forest St Unit 2

About This Home

$2,800 deposit, Available Now

ONE MONTH FREE!Spacious second-floor two-bedroom apartment in a classic Roxbury brownstone featuring a functional layout with great natural light throughout. The unit offers a large living area,an eat-in kitchen with pantry and updated appliances,and well-sized bedrooms with hardwood floors and ample closet space. Conveniently located near public transportation,local shops,restaurants,and major routes,with easy access to Nubian Square,South Bay,and surrounding areas. Voucher holders accepted. A great option for those seeking both space and accessibility in a central Boston location. MLS ID 73495877

39 Forest St is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02119 ZIP Code.

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

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One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $2,800

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Listed by Elvis Collado | CityRoots Realty LLC
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Neighborhood

Lower Roxbury carries a quiet confidence that sets it apart from Boston's busier, more tourist-trafficked districts. Positioned between the South End and greater Roxbury, this historically rooted neighborhood draws renters who want genuine city living without the noise of a commercial center. Tremont Street runs through its core, and the Southwest Corridor Park borders the area, offering green space woven into everyday commutes.

Boston Medical Center anchors the neighborhood's eastern edge, bringing steady institutional presence and making it a practical base for those connected to the city's healthcare sector. Northeastern University's campus sits close by, adding an academic presence to the surrounding streets.

The housing stock reflects decades of layered development. Victorian-era row houses line many of the side streets, their brick facades and bay windows speaking to the neighborhood's 19th-century roots.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Wentworth Inst. of Technology	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
MassArt	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi
Northeastern University	Drive:	5 min	1.9 mi
MCPHS University, Boston	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi

39 Forest St Unit 2 is within 5 minutes or 1.9 miles from Northeastern University. It is also near Wentworth Inst. of Technology and MassArt.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Roxbury Crossing Station, located 1.2 miles from 39 Forest St Unit 2. 39 Forest St Unit 2 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.7 miles or 11 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Roxbury Crossing Station	Drive:	2 min	1.2 mi
Andrew Station	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Jackson Square Station	Drive:	3 min	1.6 mi
Massachusetts Ave Station (Orange Line)	Drive:	5 min	1.9 mi
Northeastern University Station	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Newmarket	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Uphams Corner	Walk:	18 min	0.9 mi
Ruggles	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi
Back Bay	Drive:	4 min	2.1 mi
Jfk/Umass	Drive:	5 min	2.2 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	11 min	5.7 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

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73 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 39 Forest St Unit 2.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
1-5 Blue Hill Ave	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
Washington Park Shopping Mall	Drive:	2 min	1.1 mi
South Bay Center	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi

39 Forest St Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Roxbury Heritage State Park	Walk:	16 min	0.8 mi
Lower Neponset River Trail	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi
Franklin Park Zoo	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi
Dorchester Shores Reservation	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi
Boston Public Garden	Drive:	7 min	2.8 mi

39 Forest St Unit 2 has 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Roxbury Heritage State Park, Lower Neponset River Trail, and Franklin Park Zoo.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Boston Medical Center	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center	Walk:	18 min	0.9 mi
Brigham and Women's Hospital	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi