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656 Massachusetts Ave

Boston, MA 02118
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  • 2 Bedrooms

    $4,300

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    656 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 9999 sq ft
    $4,300 depositAvailable Now

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    $4,300Available Now29999$4,300
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    Unit 2 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Heating
    • Storage Space
    • Washer/Dryer

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Instant Hot Water

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    Unit Price

    • $4,300Total Monthly Price
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    Deposit

    • $4,300 deposit

    Unit Description

    656 Mass Ave - Unit #2 Souring Ceilings in this Enormous Parlor Level Two Bed, Two Bath Apartment in South End This large two bedroom, two bathroom apartment is renovated with granite countertops, stainless appliances and a new tile bathroom. The apartment has a private washer and dryer, garbage disposal, dish washer, central air conditioning and hardwood floors throughout unit. The apartment has a high efficiency gas furnace and hot water heater as well as a central air conditioning system. The soaring ceilings coupled with the historic mantle (non-functional) provide an uncompromising balance of historic and traditional ambiance.

  • 3 Bedrooms

    $5,250

    Total Monthly Price

    656 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 4

    3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1200 sq ft
    $5,250 depositAvailable Now

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    $5,250Available Now41200$5,250
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    Unit 4 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Heating
    • Storage Space
    • Washer/Dryer

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Instant Hot Water

    Unit 4 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $5,250Total Monthly Price
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    Deposit

    • $5,250 deposit
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About 656 Massachusetts Ave

The building, which was originally constructed in 1865 as a single family home, has undergone a complete restoration converting the structure into a super-luxury apartment complex. The entire building has been retrofitted with a high efficiency heating systems, central air conditioning and instant hot water heaters. All the windows in the structure have been replaced with brand new custom, historically accurate, high efficiency windows. The latest in insulation technology, closed cell spray in, has been installed to minimize the heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer. The location is near the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Washington Street. This location offers a multitude of transportation options (silver line, bus, zip car, hub way) and is ideal for medical professionals practicing at the hospital two blocks away, professionals commuting downtown and students studying at any of the many universities in the direct vicinity. The building is also located less than 1½ mile from the on ramp to I-93 allowing for easy access to regional commuting.

656 Massachusetts Ave is located in the South End Boston Neighborhood and 02118 Zip code of Boston, MA.

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Lease Terms

  • 12 Month Lease

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Features and Amenities

Interior Features

  • Storage Space
  • Heating
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning

Kitchen Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Instant Hot Water
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656 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02118

Frequently Asked Questions about 656 Massachusetts Ave

What type of rental units are available at 656 Massachusetts Ave?

There are currently 2 Bed to 3 Bed rentals listed at 656 Massachusetts Ave. Available Now.

How much do the rents range for the Units at 656 Massachusetts Ave?

Rentals at 656 Massachusetts Ave currently range from $4,300 to $5,250.

What area of town is 656 Massachusetts Ave located in?

Located in the South End Boston Neighborhood, 656 Massachusetts Ave is in the 02118 Zip Code of Boston, MA.

Nearby Schools

O'Bryant School Math/Science

Boston Public Schools
55 Malcolm X Boulevard
Public School - Grades 7-12 (1567 Students)
8/10

Blackstone Elementary School

Boston Public Schools
380 Shawmut Avenue
Public School - Grades PK-6 (537 Students)
3/10

Hurley K-8 School

Boston Public Schools
70 Worcester Street
Public School - Grades PK-8 (352 Students)
7/10

Carter School

Boston Public Schools
270 Columbia Road
Public School - Grades 7-12 (26 Students)
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 656 Massachusetts Ave.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Skywalk Observatory

800 Boylston Street
1 minute drive / 0.61 miles away

Boston Public Library

700 Boylston St.
1 minute drive / 0.65 miles away

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

465 Huntington Avenue
2 minute drive / 0.73 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

841 Boylston St
1 minute drive / 0.63 miles away

Target

7 Allstate Rd
3 minute drive / 1.13 miles away

Macy's

1 Summer St
4 minute drive / 1.43 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Northeastern University

360 Huntington Ave
1 minute drive / 0.41 miles away

Berklee College of Music

1140 Boylston St
1 minute drive / 0.54 miles away

Wentworth Institute of Technology

550 Huntington Avenue
2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away

Groceries

Star Market

53 Huntington Ave
1 minute drive / 0.54 miles away

Stop & Shop

137 Harvard St
4 minute drive / 2.11 miles away

Trader Joe's

748 Memorial Dr
4 minute drive / 2.16 miles away

Hospitals

Boston Medical Center

1 Boston Medical Center Place
1 minute drive / 0.46 miles away

Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center

85 East Newton Street
1 minute drive / 0.54 miles away

Tufts Medical Center

800 Washington Street
3 minute drive / 1.06 miles away

Military Bases

Boston Support Center

5 minute drive / 2.42 miles away

Hanscom Air Force Base

27 minute drive / 12.91 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Fenway Park

4 Yawkey Way
3 minute drive / 1.06 miles away

The Freedom Trail

99 Chauncy Street, suite 401
3 minute drive / 1.33 miles away

Freedom Trail

148 Tremont Street
4 minute drive / 1.37 miles away

656 Massachusetts Ave has 5 parks within 1.5 miles, including Fenway Park, The Freedom Trail, Freedom Trail, The Boston Public Garden, and Boston Common.

Restaurants and Dining

Sibling Rivalry

525 Tremont St.
1 minute drive / 0.57 miles away

Atlantic Fish Company

761 Boylston Street
1 minute drive / 0.64 miles away

Legal Sea Foods

255 State Street
5 minute drive / 1.99 miles away

Shopping Centers

Copley Place

100 Huntington Ave
1 minute drive / 0.52 miles away

Prudential Center

800 Boylston St
1 minute drive / 0.52 miles away

Mings Super Market

1102-1130 Washington St
2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away

656 Massachusetts Ave has 5 shopping centers within 1.4 miles.

Transit Stations

Massachusetts Ave Station (Orange Line)-Orange Line

380 Massachusetts Ave
1 minute drive / 0.21 miles away

Symphony Station-Green Line - E

9
1 minute drive / 0.32 miles away

Prudential Station-Green Line - E

118 Huntington Ave
1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Boston Studio Apartments $2,597$1,175$10,000+
Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments $3,002$845$10,000+
Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,644$1,150$10,000+
Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,289$890$10,000+
Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments $5,216$900$10,000+
Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments $6,497$1,020$10,000+
Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments $8,483$1,150$10,000+

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