Fort Point

Boston, MA

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Fort Point - Boston, MA Area Guide

An artists' community on the edge of history

Historic Art Culture Walkable Waterfront Urban Hip Trendy

Historic brick warehouses converted into artists' residences and lofts, corner cafes and bakeries, the Boston Children's Museum, Children's Warf Park -- there's much to love about Boston's Fort Point Neighborhood. Located along the Fort Point Channel directly across from Downtown Boston, Fort Point is convenient, hip, and artistic -- the neighborhood is home to more than 300 artists and a variety of galleries. This was once the location of Fort Hill, a British fort built during colonial times.

In the middle of the channel off Congress Street, the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum serves as a floating reminder of the Boston Tea Party, complete with exhibits, a tearoom, and live reenactments. It, along with the Children's Museum, draws visitors to the neighborhood. Fort Point is not only one of New England's largest artists' communities -- it is also an emerging foodie destination, home to several trendy new restaurants. When you don't feel like touring the sites or strolling along the infinitely walkable streets, watch the boats go by at Fan Pier Park, a terrific park with amazing views.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Fort Point is $2,895 for a studio, $3,931 for one bedroom, $5,677 for two bedrooms, and $6,066 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Point has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 732 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,895/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 694 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,931/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,046 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,677/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 915 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $6,066/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

100 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

90 / 100

Exceptional Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

90 / 100

Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

100 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

90 / 100

Local Vibe

Highly Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

80 / 100

Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

90 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Boston Children's Museum
  • Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
  • Boston National Historical Park
  • New England Aquarium
  • Boston African American National Historic Site

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.