Washington Park

Boston, MA

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Washington Park - Boston, MA Area Guide

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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Washington Park is $1,631 for one bedroom, $2,294 for two bedrooms, and $2,275 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Washington Park has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 716 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,631/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 909 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,294/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 917 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,275/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Somewhat Drivable

Drivability

30 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

70 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

90 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

60 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

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

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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.