221 Massachusetts Ave
221 Massachusetts Ave,
Boston, MA 02115
$3,925 Total Monthly Price
1 Bed
Kenmore
Boston, MA
Kenmore - Boston, MA
Area Guide
An ideal location between the river and America’s most beloved ballpark.
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Walkable
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River
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Waterfront
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MBTA
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Public Transportation
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Rail Service
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College
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Biking along the Charles River, strolling around the Fens, walking to Red Sox games—it’s easy to see why Kenmore is one of Boston’s most sought-after communities. Boston University’s campus dominates the western half of the neighborhood, making it an ideal spot for students to find apartments (Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory are very close by as well).
Fenway Park is just a few blocks away, making it quick and easy to walk to the legendary stadium and the bars and restaurants surrounding it. The endless shopping and dining of Back Bay are a short walk to the east as well, and convenient access to the Massachusetts Turnpike and multiple MBTA rail stations makes it easy to reach anywhere in the region.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Kenmore is $1,953 for a studio, $2,258 for one bedroom, $3,264 for two bedrooms, and $4,270 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kenmore has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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106 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,953/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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388 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,258/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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108 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,264/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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401 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,270/month
Average Rent
Transportation
94
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
85
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
92
Biker's Paradise
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Charles River Reservation
- Coit Observatory
- John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
- Boston Public Garden
- Roxbury Heritage State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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† 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 November 2025.