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242 Beacon St
Boston, MA 02116

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1 Bedroom
1 - 242 Beacon St
$2,850
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 685 sq ftAvailable NowAvailability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit $2,850 Available Now 1 - 242 Beacon St 685 sq ft $2,850 * Price shown is Total Monthly Price including feesModel Lease Information
Model Price
- $2,850
Deposit
- $2,850 deposit
Additional Property Details
A most charming and gracious front-facing,sunny side 1 BR/1 BA,685 SF home w elevator. Located in a former Beacon St Mansion once owned by Godfrey Lowell Cabot,the oversized front facing living room has a radiant bay window,refinished rich oak hardwood flrs w walnut stain,crisp white English country style built-in bookshelves & cabinets. The cozy bedroom is tucked away off the living room yet gets great light for an interior space. A curved doorway graces the hallway,leading to a large updated bathroom w tumbled stone tile,charming wall sconces,& a stylish,designer pedestal sink. A large walk-in closet has been converted w shelving & is currently used as an office off the fully applcd spacious kitchen. Central A/C. The Charles River is your backyard and The Back Bay your front. Truly a Home Sweet Home! MLS# 73472117
2 - 242 Beacon St
$2,800
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 535 sq ft12 Month Lease TermAvailable Feb 15Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit $2,800 February 15, 2026 2 - 242 Beacon St 535 sq ft $2,800 * Price shown is Total Monthly Price including feesModel Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Kitchen
Lease Terms
- 12 Month Lease
Living Space
- Dining Room
- Hardwood Floors
- Office
Services
- Laundry Facilities
Model Lease Information
Model Price
- $2,800
Deposit
- $2,800 deposit
Additional Property Details
Prime location waterside Beacon St renovated one-bed condo. This professionally managed building is a historic Back Bay mansion that features an elegant New York Style lobby. Ideally located in the heart of Back Bay, this unit is only steps from the Charles River, Boston Commons, Copley Square, Newbury St, The Prudential Center, and all of Back Bay’s best restaurants. Enter the unit into an open layout with a renovated kitchen with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, well-maintained appliances, and a granite breakfast bar with storage underneath. The generously sized living room has a dedicated dining area that could also be used as a second bedroom or office space. The bedroom can comfortably fit a queen-size bed and gets nice light from a picture window. This unit features hardwood floors throughout, Central Air, and ample storage throughout. Common laundry is conveniently located right outside the unit door.
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
Required Fees
One-Time Move-In Fees
- Amenity Fee$0
- Administrative Fee$25
- Application Fee Per Applicant$25
- Move-In Fee$0
- Other$0
- Satellite Fee$0
Other Fees
Pet Fees
- One-Time Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet$300
- One-Time Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet$300
Cat
Dog
Storage Fees
- Storage RentiCharged per rentable item$0/mo
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Parks and Recreation
242 Beacon St has 5 parks within 1.0 miles, including The Boston Public Garden, Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, The Freedom Trail, and Boston Common.
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242 Beacon St has 5 shopping centers within 1.5 miles.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Studio Apartments | $2,592 | $1,175 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,961 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,582 | $375 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,227 | $890 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,215 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,514 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,398 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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