$2,600
Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease
85 Charles St Unit 12A
Boston, MA 02114
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959-777-5359
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Bedrooms
Studio
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
400 sq ft
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Available
Available Sep 1
Highlights
- Pets Allowed
- Hardwood Floors
- Smoke Free
85 Charles St Unit 12A
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$400 deposit,
Available Sep 1
Perfect location on Historic Charles Street, in the Heart of Beacon Hill
No Broker Fee! Charles Street, Beacon Hill Bright Studio Apartment September 1st, 2026 - Heat and Hot Water Included - No Security Deposit - Laundry in Building High ceilings, great natural light and views over Mount Vernon Square make this studio feel much larger than it is. Freshly painted less than a year ago, refrigerator and a large bathroom with shower/tub. Decorative fireplace, crown molding, and hardwood floors throughout. The closet is massive and will provide enough storage for all of your needs. There is laundry in the basement, pets must be approved by the management company, and tenants pay for electric and internet/cable. Deposits due at signing: 1st and Last Month's Rent and a $400 key/cleaning deposit. Floor plan and video available upon request!
85 Charles St is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02114 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
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
- High Speed Internet Access
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Intercom
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Views
- Laundry Facilities
- Storage Space
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.
- One-Time Move-In Fees
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Broker Fee$0
- Dogs Allowed
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Fees not specified
- Cats Allowed
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Fees not specified
- Parking
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Utilities Included
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Water
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Heat
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Sewer
Property Information
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4 units
Contact
- Listed by Jackson Hines
- Phone Number
- Contact
Location
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Beacon Hill is one of Boston's oldest neighborhoods, where Federal-style row houses and gas-lit cobblestone streets create an atmosphere that feels both timeless and genuinely alive. The Massachusetts State House, with its gleaming golden dome, anchors the hilltop and stands as a daily reminder that this neighborhood has been at the center of American life since the country's earliest days.
The housing stock leans heavily toward classic brick townhomes, Federal and Greek Revival row houses, and converted brownstones thoughtfully updated into apartment homes. Renters can choose from cozy studio and one-bedroom units tucked into historic buildings to more spacious layouts with original architectural details like wide-plank floors and working fireplaces. The south slope tends to feel quieter and more residential, while the north slope carries a slightly more laid-back character.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.9 mi |
85 Charles St Unit 12A is within 11 minutes or 0.6 mile from Emerson College. It is also near Suffolk University and Tufts University, Boston.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
719 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
100 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
50 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
575 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
435 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
224 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
194 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
148 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Boston include Arlington Station, located 0.5 mile from 85 Charles St Unit 12A. 85 Charles St Unit 12A is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 4.0 miles or 10 minutes away.
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.0 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
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
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
Busy
Soundscore™
65
/ 100
Traffic
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BusyScores provided by
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 85 Charles St Unit 12A.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 1 min | 0.1 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
85 Charles St Unit 12A has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Boston Public Garden
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.4 mi |
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Boston African American National Historic Site
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Boston National Historical Park
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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Museum of Science
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.2 mi |
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Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
85 Charles St Unit 12A has 5 parks within 1.4 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Museum of Science.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
85 Charles St Unit 12A has 3 hospitals within 0.5 mile, the nearest is Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary which is 0.3 mile away and a 6 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 31 min | 16.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 31 min | 17.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 32 min | 19.4 mi |
85 Charles St Unit 12A has 3 military bases within 19.4 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 16.1 miles away and a 31 minute drive.
Amenities
- High Speed Internet Access
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Intercom
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Views
- Laundry Facilities
- Storage Space
85 Charles St Unit 12A Photos
85 Charles St
Boston, MA 02114