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Boston, MA 02124

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38 Colonial Ave

Boston, MA 02124
38 Colonial Ave in Boston, MA - Building Photo
3 Bedroom - Home for Rent
  • 3BR, 2BA Home
  • $3,400 Total Monthly Price
    12 Month Lease Term

    Total Monthly Price

    Base Rent
    $3,400

    Total Monthly Price
    $3,400
  • 1,260 Square Feet
  • 10-01-2026 Availability

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About 38 Colonial Ave

This two-level, three-bedroom, two-bath residence is part of an Energy Positive (E+) development designed under the City of Boston's E+ program. The upper level includes an open-concept kitchen and dining area, a third bedroom that can also serve as a home office, and a full bathroom. The lower level includes the primary bedroom suite with a spacious closet, a second bedroom, a laundry room with hookups, and a living room with direct access to a private patio and exclusive-use yard area. The home also includes one off-street parking space, a dishwasher, refrigerator, hardwood and tile flooring, solar energy features, and a double air-filtration system. Utilities & Systems - Private Patio + Exclusive-Use Yard - Energy Positive (E+) Home with Solar Energy - Central A/C + Forced-Air Heating - Double Air-Filtration System - Open-Concept Kitchen & Dining - Flexible 3rd Bedroom / Home Office - Spacious Living Room with Patio Access - Dedicated Laundry Room with Hookups - 1 Off-Street Parking Space - Hardwood & Tile Flooring - Convenient Access to MBTA Rail & Transit - Groceries, Schools & Everyday Essentials Nearby - Very Walkable Neighborhood Area Overview Grocery Stores America's Food Basket (576 Washington St, Dorchester, MA 02124) 0.2 miles Stop & Shop (460 Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester, MA 02121) 1.3 miles Schools Joseph Lee K-8 School (155 Talbot Ave, Dorchester, MA 02124) 0.2 miles Lee Academy (25 Dunbar Ave, Dorchester, MA 02124) 0.3 miles TechBoston Academy (9 Peacevale Rd, Dorchester, MA 02124) 0.4 miles Parks & Recreation Arnold Arboretum (125 Arborway, Boston, MA 02130) 2.1 miles Public Transit Morton Street Station Fairmount Line (865 Morton St, Boston, MA 02126) 0.7 miles Shawmut Station Red Line (79 Clementine Park, Dorchester, MA 02124) 0.8 miles Talbot Avenue Station (210 Talbot Ave, Boston, MA 02124) also serves the MBTA Fairmount Line and is located in the immediate Codman Square area. Shopping & Retail Walgreens (825 Morton St, Boston, MA 02126) 0.7 miles Morton Plaza (875 Morton St, Boston, MA 02126) 0.8 miles The Mecca at Grove Hall (470 476 Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester, MA 02121) 1.3 miles Walkability The surrounding area is considered very walkable, with everyday shopping, groceries, restaurants, and neighborhood services accessible on foot. Public transportation access is also strong, with nearby rail and bus connections.

38 Colonial Ave is located in the Codman Square East Codman Hill Neighborhood and 02124 Zip code of Boston, MA.

Lease Terms

  • 12 Month Lease

Features and Amenities

On-Site Services

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Garden Style

Interior Features

  • Heating
  • Air Conditioning

Kitchen Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen

Living Area Features

  • Tile Floors
  • Dining Room
  • Office

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Yard
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38 Colonial Ave, Boston, MA 02124

Getting Around

  • 80 / 100 Very Walkable

    Most day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

  • 80 / 100 Strong public transit

    Near rapid transit and frequent bus lines

  • 70 / 100 Moderately bikeable

    Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

  • 50 / 100 Fairly car friendly

    Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

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Getting to Know the Area

  • 80 / 100 Restaurants

    Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes

  • 70 / 100 Cafes

    Variety of cafés within a few minutes

  • 60 / 100 Nightlife

    Several bars within a few minutes

  • 80 / 100 Shopping

    Wide variety of shops within a few minutes

  • 100 / 100 Parks

    Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes

  • 50 / 100 Noise Level

    Some sources of noise nearby

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Frequently Asked Questions about 38 Colonial Ave

What type of rentals are available at 38 Colonial Ave?

There is currently a 3 Bed 2 Bath Home for rent with 1,260 listed at 38 Colonial Ave. It is Available October 1, 2026.

How much is the rent at 38 Colonial Ave?

38 Colonial Ave is currently listed at $3,400.

What area of town is 38 Colonial Ave located in?

Located in the Codman Square East Codman Hill Neighborhood, 38 Colonial Ave is in the 02124 Zip Code of Boston, MA.

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability 3.2

    The Affordability rating shows you how this community's most affordable floorplan pricing relates to the local average.

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 38 Colonial Ave.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

465 Huntington Avenue
7 minute drive / 3.43 miles away

Skywalk Observatory

800 Boylston Street
8 minute drive / 4.05 miles away

Boston Public Library

700 Boylston St.
8 minute drive / 4.11 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

825 Morton St
2 minute drive / 0.71 miles away

Target

4165 Washington St
5 minute drive / 2.38 miles away

Colleges and Universities

University of Massachusetts, Boston

100 Morrissey Blvd
5 minute drive / 2.73 miles away

Wentworth Institute of Technology

550 Huntington Avenue
7 minute drive / 3.31 miles away

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

621 Huntington Ave
7 minute drive / 3.38 miles away

Groceries

Stop & Shop

460 Blue Hill Ave
3 minute drive / 1.33 miles away

Shaw's

1377 Hyde Park Ave
7 minute drive / 3.53 miles away

Star Market

53 Huntington Ave
8 minute drive / 4.0 miles away

Hospitals

Carney Hospital

2100 Dorchester Avenue
3 minute drive / 1.07 miles away

Arbour Hospital

49 Robinwood Avenue
5 minute drive / 2.43 miles away

Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital

1153 Centre Street
5 minute drive / 2.53 miles away

Military Bases

Boston Support Center

11 minute drive / 5.57 miles away

S Weymouth Naval Air Station Weymouth

24 minute drive / 11.57 miles away

S Weymouth Naval Air Station Rockland

26 minute drive / 12.38 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Arnold Arboretum

125 Arborway
4 minute drive / 2.12 miles away

Castle Island

William J Day Blvd
7 minute drive / 3.49 miles away

Fenway Park

4 Yawkey Way
8 minute drive / 4.03 miles away

38 Colonial Ave has 5 parks within 4.5 miles, including Arnold Arboretum, Castle Island, Fenway Park, Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, and The Freedom Trail.

Restaurants and Dining

Sibling Rivalry

525 Tremont St.
8 minute drive / 3.8 miles away

Atlantic Fish Company

761 Boylston Street
8 minute drive / 4.09 miles away

No Name Restaurant

15 Fish Pier Road
9 minute drive / 4.62 miles away

Shopping Centers

Morton Plaza

875 Morton St
2 minute drive / 0.76 miles away

The Mecca at Grove Hall

470-476 Blue Hill Ave
3 minute drive / 1.32 miles away

The Riverway

90 River St
4 minute drive / 1.36 miles away

38 Colonial Ave has 5 shopping centers within 1.6 miles.

Transit Stations

Morton Street-Fairmount Line

2 minute drive / 0.67 miles away

Shawmut Station-Red Line

79 Clementine Park
2 minute drive / 0.76 miles away

Fields Corner Station-Red Line

18 Charles St
3 minute drive / 1.16 miles away

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