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180 Central Ave,
Chelsea, MA 02150
$2,274 - $4,495 | Studio - 2 Beds
East Boston
East Boston, MA
Area Guide
A fashionable Boston neighborhood with an eclectic brownstone feel.
Piers Park
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East Boston, Massachusetts is an eclectic melting pot for architecture, residents, and amenities. With trendy brownstones and a classic Bostonian layout, this area of the city is a busy and diverse neighborhood. With all the university options in and around the area, East Boston is a wonderful place for students to look for their next off-campus apartment or for families and professionals to find a fashionable rental amidst the buzzing social setting of the area. This hip and trendy, diverse section of the city is a wonderful mix of Bostonian expression, from the hip eateries to the mural-covered brick walls.
Affectionately deemed “Eastie” by locals, this neighborhood has a variety of features that make it a coveted residential area. East Boston features adventure, sports, recreation, and cultural options for every taste and every resident. Piers Park is a favorite local spot to overlook the Boston Harbor underneath a shaded pavilion. The Downeast Cider House offers original, farm-fresh cider that upholds its New England reputation, and the Freedom Trail offers a brick-lined walk through history. Even with its classic New England culture, East Boston remains one of the more affordable neighborhoods in the city. Find your next apartment in East Boston, Massachusetts and join city life within one of the city’s hidden gems.
Explore the City
Boston’s beautiful harbor on a sunny day
East Boston overlooking the water at evening
Colorful Boston homes
Rent Trends
As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in East Boston, MA is $2,800 for a studio, $2,820 for one bedroom, $3,515 for two bedrooms, and $3,431 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Boston has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,820/month
649 Sq Ft
House
$6,098/month
2,194 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,516/month
4,118 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,033/month
2,421 Sq Ft
Transportation
86
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
75
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
69
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- New England Aquarium
- Boston National Historical Park
- Boston Children's Museum
- Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
- Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
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 June 2025.