Harbor Point
24 Oyster Bay Rd,
Boston, MA 02125
$2,033 - $4,800 | 1-3 Beds
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Boston, MA
University of Massachusetts, Boston - Boston, MA
Area Guide
Boston’s only public university enjoys an enviable waterfront location
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Among all of the prestigious institutions of higher learning in the area, the University of Massachusetts Boston has the distinction of being the only public university in the city of Boston. A relatively young university, UMass Boston occupies Columbia Point, a small peninsula overlooking Boston Harbor, with the Boston HarborWalk footpath bordering the campus on three sides. The campus is a treasure trove of historical documents, serving as the home of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library as well as the Massachusetts Archives.
The area surrounding UMass Boston offers the best of both urban and coastal lifestyles. The nearby Dorchester and Upham’s Corner neighborhoods are packed with great houses, apartments, and condos to choose from, many within easy walking distance of campus (and MBTA service opens up virtually unlimited options all over the city). The beaches around Old Harbor are right next door, and you can easily kayak out to Spectacle Island when the weather is warm.
Rent Trends
As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Boston, MA is $2,907 for a studio, $3,517 for one bedroom, $4,474 for two bedrooms, and $5,956 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boston has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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484 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,907/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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693 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,517/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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948 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,474/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,230 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$5,956/month
Average Rent
Transportation
91
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
86
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
78
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
809 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
523 Students
Public
Grades PK-6
289 Students
Public
Grades PK-6
182 Students
Public
Grades PK-6
414 Students
Public
Grades 7-12
2,423 Students
Public
Grades 7-12
1,567 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
809 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
523 Students
Public
Grades 7-12
1,723 Students
Public
Grades 7-12
2,423 Students
Public
Grades 7-12
1,567 Students
Public
Grades 7-12
1,723 Students
Public
Grades 7-12
1,276 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
530 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Dorchester Shores Reservation
- Castle Island
- Lower Neponset River Trail
- Franklin Park Zoo
- Squantum Point Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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