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780 William T Morrissey Blvd,
Boston, MA 02122
$2,230 - $3,334 Plus Fees
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
University of Massachusetts, Boston Boston, MA
Boston’s only public university enjoys an enviable waterfront location
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Waterfront
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 The campus is a treasure trove of historical documents, serving as the home of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library as well as the Massachusetts Archives.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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in Boston, MA is $2,973 for a studio, $3,605 for one bedroom, $4,540 for two bedrooms, and $5,904 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boston has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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477 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,973/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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695 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,605/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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976 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,540/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,211 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$5,904/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of Massachusetts, Boston - Boston, MA (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
University of Massachusetts, Boston - Boston, MA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
40
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
University of Massachusetts, Boston - Boston, MA (University) provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in University of Massachusetts, Boston - Boston, MA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
295 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
100 Students
Public
Grades K-12
2,230 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
779 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
544 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,382 Students
Public
Grades K-12
2,230 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,518 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
779 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
544 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,382 Students
Public
Grades K-12
2,230 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,518 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,669 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,376 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
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 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.