Washington Park

Boston, MA

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Washington Park - Boston, MA

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One of Boston’s most historic neighborhoods fosters a vibrant culture

Historic Diverse Culture Community Great Location

If you’re looking to be surrounded by culture and community, Washington Park is a great choice for your next home. Located just south of the Frederick Douglas Square Historic District, Washington Park is one of the city’s most historic and diverse neighborhoods. Civil Rights activist Malcolm X once lived in Washington Park and the neighborhood is home to the Museum of the National Center of Afro American Artists. You’ll find locals bonding at community centers like Shelburne Community Center in Malcolm X Park or enjoying a meal at locally owned restaurants. Washington Park neighbors another cultural hub, Nubian Square, which is filled with international grocers and authentic eateries serving everything from suya to mondongo.

Along with a strong sense of community and culture, renters are attracted to Washington Park’s affordability and excellent location. There are apartments, condos, townhomes, and houses available for every budget and style. Franklin Park, home of the Franklin Zoo and William J. Devine Golf Course, is just two miles south of Washington Park. Great for commuters, students, and university employees, Washington Park is just five miles away from Downtown Boston, Boston University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Rent Trends

As of June 2025, the average apartment rent in Washington Park is $1,741 for a studio, $1,948 for one bedroom, $2,217 for two bedrooms, and $2,455 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Washington Park has increased by 4.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 517 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,741/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 734 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,948/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 974 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,217/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,255 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,455/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

77

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

76

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

67

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

Parks and Recreation

  • Lower Neponset River Trail
  • Roxbury Heritage State Park
  • Franklin Park Zoo
  • Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
  • Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary

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 June 2025.