Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Neighborhood of Boston, MA (7,067 Rentals)

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Boston and the best places to live around the area with original content written by our Boston, MA Local Expert Amelia Ramstead

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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Waterfront - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in the Boston area by our Boston, MA Local Expert Amelia Ramstead. See how it ranks!

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Waterfront, Boston, MA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Waterfront, Boston, MA

Ranked #98

Among neighborhoods in Boston, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Massachusetts and customized analysis for Central Boston. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting with young ones? this residential area has a reputation as a top neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, and great education opportunities.

Outdoors Rating

Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks and greenspace? Waterfront is a highly-rated area for its many the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This residential submarket has established a name for itself as one of the best luxury communities in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, maid services, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, raquetball courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Do you have dogs and cats? this part of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Waterfront Neighborhood in Boston, MA

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

82 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Waterfront

How much are Studio apartments in Waterfront?

There are currently 739 Studio Apartments in Waterfront with rent ranges from $1,713 to $20,000 with an average price of $3,057.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Waterfront Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Waterfront ranges from $1,095 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,554.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Waterfront cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Waterfront range from $2,100 to $29,796. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,248.

How expensive are Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,151 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Waterfront on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,566 to $45,000 - averaging $4,937 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Written by: Amelia Ramstead

Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.