Viv Boston
500 Talbot Ave,
Dorchester, MA 02124
$2,478 - $5,500 Plus Fees
1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease
St Marks
Boston, MA
St Marks - Boston, MA
Area Guide
A characterful community just outside Downtown Boston
Diverse
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Commuter
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Park-Like
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A quick six miles directly south of Downtown Boston lies the close-knit community of Saintt. Marks, tightly packed with multifamily, triple-decker houses for rent. Workers reach the center of the city in less than 30 minutes by driving up Interstate 93 or taking the MBTA red line from Shawmut station. Dorchester Avenue runs through the heart of St. Marks, giving residents an active commercial district with homes lining the side streets.
Franklin Park, just two miles west of St. Marks, provides a large green space filled with wetlands, fields, and ponds. This is the location of the Franklin Park Zoo, the Franklin Park Playstead, and the William J. Devine Golf Course. Head a couple of blocks east to the parks along the Neponset River, including the dog-friendly Victory Road Park or to Tenean Beach, which offers a boardwalk, picnic areas, and a playground. During the summer and fall, head to the nearby Ashmont/Peabody Square Farmers Market to pick up some local New England produce.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in St Marks is $2,169 for a studio, $2,099 for one bedroom, $2,276 for two bedrooms, and $2,780 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in St Marks has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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623 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,169/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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610 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,099/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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697 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,276/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,271 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,780/month
Average Rent
Transportation
82
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
77
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
59
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Franklin Park Zoo
- Lower Neponset River Trail
- Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
- Dorchester Shores Reservation
- Squantum Point Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
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 November 2025.