44 Joy St
44 Joy St,
Boston, MA 02114
$2,450 - $4,100 Plus Fees
1-2 Beds
Area Guide
Beacon Hill Boston, MA
An unbeatable riverfront historic district in downtown Boston
Historic
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Upscale
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Museums
An upscale historic district in downtown Boston, Beacon Hill resides on the coast of the Charles River, just north of the 50-acre Boston Common.. This neighborhood is one of the oldest and most picturesque in the country with brick-lined streets, gas lanterns, and historic landmarks spotting the landscape. With its stately brick homes, cobblestone streets, and colonial roots, Beacon Hill is a charming historic region with plenty of amenities to offer prospective renters.
Historic architecture, antique shops, and fine dining spots define this Boston neighborhood. Visit historic homes like Nichols House Museum to tour a grand Beacon Hill residence from 1804, or venture over to the Museum of African American History on Joy Street. A prominent landmark and must-visit location is The Massachusetts State House in the center of town, built in 1795.
Beacon Hill’s location is ideal for office commuters and city lovers. This neighborhood sits just two miles outside of Downtown Boston, and ample public transportation options make traveling to and from work a breeze. Rent in this area can be a bit steep, but the historic homes, river views, city parks, and location make Beacon Hill worth the price for many renters.
Explore the Neighborhood
Beacon Hill’s historic Acorn Street, a glimpse back into colonial times
Colorful condos on the streets of Beacon Hill
Duck figures in Boston Public Garden
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Beacon Hill is $1,538 for a studio, $1,771 for one bedroom, $2,135 for two bedrooms, and $2,673 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Beacon Hill has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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418 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,538/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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582 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,771/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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828 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,135/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,049 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,673/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Beacon Hill - Boston, MA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Beacon Hill - Boston, MA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Great Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
80
/ 100
Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
100
/ 100
Recreation
Beacon Hill - Boston, MA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
100
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Beacon Hill - Boston, MA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Exceptionally Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
100
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
90
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Boston African American National Historic Site
- Boston Public Garden
- Boston National Historical Park
- Museum of Science
- Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.