University of Massachusetts, Boston

Boston, MA

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University of Massachusetts, Boston - Boston, MA Area Guide

Boston’s only public university enjoys an enviable waterfront location

Public Urban Waterfront Coastal Beach Public Transportation Rail Service

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 The campus is a treasure trove of historical documents, serving as the home of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library as well as the Massachusetts Archives.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 March 2026, the average apartment rent in Boston, MA is $2,852 for a studio, $3,438 for one bedroom, $4,323 for two bedrooms, and $5,694 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boston has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 483 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,852/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 698 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,438/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 972 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,323/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,225 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,694/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

Bradley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

295 Students

Dante Alighieri

Public

Grades PK-6

100 Students

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

Public

Grades PK-8

779 Students

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

544 Students

Henry Grew Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

196 Students

Boston Latin

Public

Grades 7-12

2,382 Students

O'Bryant School Math/Science

Public

Grades 7-12

1,518 Students

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

Public

Grades PK-8

779 Students

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

544 Students

Boston Latin Academy

Public

Grades 7-12

1,669 Students

Boston Latin

Public

Grades 7-12

2,382 Students

O'Bryant School Math/Science

Public

Grades 7-12

1,518 Students

Boston Latin Academy

Public

Grades 7-12

1,669 Students

Dearborn Middle School

Public

Grades 6-12

565 Students

Margarita Muniz Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

480 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Dorchester Shores Reservation
  • Castle Island
  • Lower Neponset River Trail
  • Franklin Park Zoo
  • Squantum Point Park

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.