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$3,400 Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease

556 Columbus Ave Unit 3A

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Boston, MA 02118

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  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    950 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • Pets Allowed
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Fireplace
556 Columbus Ave Unit 3A
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About This Home

12 Month Lease, $3,400 deposit, Available Now

Beautiful floor-through 2BR in the South End. Large front-facing bay windows brighten the living area, which boasts exposed brick, hardwood flooring, and a decorative fireplace. Fully applianced galley kitchen with gas cooking, granite counters and breakfast bar. Two good-sized bedrooms with ample closet space - one larger than the other.One full bathroom includes jacuzzi tub. Laundry in building. Sorry, no undergraduates or pets. Located just minutes from the Prudential Center, Northeastern, BU/Boston Medical, Orange Line (T), and all of the restaurants and shops the South End has to offer.590

556 Columbus Ave is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02118 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.

Condo Features

Hardwood Floors

Granite Countertops

Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Fireplace
  • Granite Countertops
  • Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Bay Window
  • Laundry Facilities

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Fees not specified
  • Cats Allowed
  • Fees not specified

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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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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Northeastern University
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Berklee College of Music
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Wentworth Inst. of Technology
Drive: 2 min 1.1 mi
MassArt
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
556 Columbus Ave Unit 3A is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Northeastern University. It is also near Berklee College of Music and Wentworth Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Mel H King Elementary
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 2-12
158 Students
Attendance Zone
Hurley K-8 School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
352 Students
Attendance Zone
Quincy Upper School
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
530 Students
Attendance Zone
Carter School
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
26 Students
Attendance Zone
Snowden Int'L High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
463 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-12
364 Students
Attendance Zone
Cathedral Grammar School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
142 Students
Nearby
Nativity Prep School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades 5-8
Nearby
Cathedral High School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
292 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Massachusetts Ave Station (Orange Line), located 0.2 mile from 556 Columbus Ave Unit 3A. 556 Columbus Ave Unit 3A is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.5 miles or 12 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Massachusetts Ave Station (Orange Line)
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Symphony Station
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Prudential Station
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Northeastern University Station
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Hynes Convention Center Station
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Back Bay Station
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Ruggles Station
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Newmarket
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
South Station
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 7 min 3.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 12 min 5.5 mi
Walker's Paradise
97
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Rider's Paradise
97
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
Biker's Paradise
96
Bike Score®
Out of 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 556 Columbus Ave Unit 3A.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Jillians
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Prudential Center
Drive: 9 min 4.9 mi
Copley Place
Drive: 9 min 5.1 mi
556 Columbus Ave Unit 3A has 3 shopping centers within 5.1 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
Roxbury Heritage State Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Boston Public Garden
 Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site
 Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Coit Observatory
 Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
556 Columbus Ave Unit 3A has 5 parks within 2.0 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Roxbury Heritage State Park, and Charles River Reservation.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Boston Medical Center
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Tufts Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
556 Columbus Ave Unit 3A has 3 hospitals within 1.2 miles, the nearest is Boston Medical Center which is 0.6 mile away and a 11 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 30 min 15.8 mi
556 Columbus Ave Unit 3A is 15.8 miles and a 30 minute drive from Hanscom Air Force Base.
Amenities
  • Fireplace
  • Granite Countertops
  • Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Bay Window
  • Laundry Facilities

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