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506 Columbus Ave

506 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118

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  • Walker's Paradise
  • Premier Transit Location

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  • Built in 1905
  • 5 units/4 stories

About 506 Columbus Ave Boston, MA 02118

Discover your new home at 506 Columbus Ave in Boston, MA. This property is situated in the South End Boston area of Boston. The professional leasing team is ready to help you find your new place. Select from 1 to 2 bedroom apartments then schedule a tour of the community. Give us a call now to learn more about our community.

506 Columbus Ave is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02118 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.

Location
506 Columbus Ave, Boston,
MA 02118
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Neighborhood

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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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

South End Boston Boston, MA
Studio $3,337 $2,883
1 Bedroom $3,516 $3,461
2 Bedrooms $4,360 $4,344
3 Bedrooms $4,921 $5,773

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 1126-1128 Sq Ft $868 $2,849 $15,000
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 1680-1682 Sq Ft $1,900 $3,492 $11,846
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 2691-2695 Sq Ft $2,300 $4,398 $15,929
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 4337-4339 Sq Ft $1,450 $5,163 $16,000
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 5157 Sq Ft $1,712 $6,541 $19,000
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Berklee College of Music
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Northeastern University
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Wentworth Inst. of Technology
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Emerson College
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
506 Columbus Ave is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Berklee College of Music. It is also near Northeastern University and Wentworth Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Mel H King Elementary
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
80 Students
Attendance Zone
Hurley K-8 School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
337 Students
Attendance Zone
Quincy Upper School
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
575 Students
Attendance Zone
Carter School
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
50 Students
Attendance Zone
Snowden Int'L High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
435 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-12
424 Students
Attendance Zone
Cathedral Grammar School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
142 Students
Nearby
Cathedral High School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
292 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Prudential Station, located 0.3 mile from 506 Columbus Ave. 506 Columbus Ave is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.2 miles or 11 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Prudential Station
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Massachusetts Ave Station (Orange Line)
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Symphony Station
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Copley Station
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Northeastern University Station
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Back Bay Station
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Ruggles Station
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Newmarket
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
South Station
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 11 min 5.2 mi

Walkability Near 506 Columbus Ave Boston, MA 02118

Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60 / 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 506 Columbus Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
South Bay Center
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Prudential Center
Drive: 9 min 5.0 mi
Copley Place
Drive: 9 min 5.2 mi
506 Columbus Ave has 3 shopping centers within 5.2 miles, which is about a 9-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Boston Public Garden
 Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Roxbury Heritage State Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site
 Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Boston Children's Museum
 Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
506 Columbus Ave has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Roxbury Heritage State Park, and Boston African American National Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Boston Medical Center
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Tufts Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
506 Columbus Ave has 3 hospitals within 1.2 miles, the nearest is Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center which is 0.7 mile away and a 13 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 30 min 15.9 mi
506 Columbus Ave is 15.9 miles and a 30 minute drive from Hanscom Air Force Base.
 
 
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Does 506 Columbus Ave have in-unit laundry?

506 Columbus Ave does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at 506 Columbus Ave?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

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Is 506 Columbus Ave pet-friendly?

506 Columbus Ave does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

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