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1161 Boylston St
1161 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215, USA

Apartment for rent
Cat friendly
Monthly rent
$2,195–$2,400The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
BedsStudio–1
Baths1
Sqft–
modified
5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

Located in a vibrant area with exceptional social life, 1161 Boylston St offers proximity to 603 restaurants and ample mixed-use spaces, ensuring a dynamic environment. Notable features include hardwood floors, on-site laundry, and an elevator, while heat and hot water are included, providing convenience. With its recent renovations and strong value for money ranking, this property presents an attractive option for those seeking a lively urban lifestyle.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • High school nearby
  • Images available

Great for

  • Social life

Highlights

  • Zero Deposit
  • hardwood floors
  • laundry on site
  • heat & hot water included
  • nicely renovated
  • renovated a few years ago
  • elevator in building

Units

1161 Boylston St Boston, MA

Available

Studio, 1 Bath

Studio

1 Bath

$2,195

Listed on 07/22/2025
Listed by Nicely renovated studio in the heart of Fenway!
Days on market: 91
Available 9/1/2025. Nicely renovated studio located in the heart of Fenway. This unit was renovated a few years ago. With this unit the landlord pays for the heat, water and the broker's fee!

New Listing

1 Bed, 1 Bath

1 Bed

1 Bath

$2,400

Listed on 10/14/2025
Listed by Avl Now No Fee! Renovated 1BR in Fenway elevator building
Days on market: 7
Available NOW (flexible move in date) NO BROKER FEE, NO SECURITY DEPOSIT Sunny, 1BR apartment with park/city skyline views, in an elevator building where Fenway meets Back Bay. Located close to Kenmore Sq, Longwood Medical Area, BU, Northeastern, Simmons, Berklee, Emmanuel, restaurants, parks, shops, grocery stores, museums, nightlife and more! Unit features: -Hardwood floors -Heat & hot water included -Separate kitchen with dishwasher, gas stove, room for small dining table -Spacious bedroom with bay window facing park/city skyline -Large living room -Modern full bath -Cat ok -Elevator in building -Laundry on site -Students welcome with qualified co-signers

Amenities for 1161 Boylston St

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Elevator
Unit Amenities
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Hardwood Floor
  • Dishwasher
  • Outdoor Space
  • High Ceilings

Policies at 1161 Boylston St

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About 1161 Boylston St

HomeApartments in BostonFenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood 1161 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215, USA

Check out this charming property located at 1161 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215, in the heart of Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood. This intimate building consists of 8 units, offering studio and 1-bedroom options to suit your needs. Enjoy the beautifully renovated spaces, complete with hardwood floors and the convenience of laundry on site. You'll also appreciate the added perks of heat and hot water included in the rent. The building features an elevator for easy access and has undergone renovations in recent years. As a resident, you'll have the peace of mind that comes with a security deposit. Come see what this fantastic property has to offer!

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Address details

Units8
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code02215

1161 Boylston St is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 603 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • 747 mixed-use spaces nearby

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 1161 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away
Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Boston

Studio apartments at 1161 Boylston St cost about 9% less than the average rent price for studios in Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 16% lower than 1-bedrooms in Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood.

Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood
Boston
A table of studio rental data trends in Boston
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$2,522
December 2023$2,459
January 2024$2,412
February 2024$2,300
March 2024$2,345
April 2024$2,350
May 2024$2,360
June 2024$2,355
July 2024$2,390
August 2024$2,399
September 2024$2,418
October 2024$2,480
November 2024$2,420
December 2024$2,412
January 2025$2,312
February 2025$2,306
March 2025$2,344
April 2025$2,387
May 2025$2,400
June 2025$2,400
July 2025$2,400
August 2025$2,492
September 2025$2,493
October 2025$2,485
A table of studio rental data trends in Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$2,550
December 2023$2,434
January 2024$2,412
February 2024$2,300
March 2024$2,340
April 2024$2,368
May 2024$2,396
June 2024$2,383
July 2024$2,395
August 2024$2,360
September 2024$2,318
October 2024$2,352
November 2024$2,379
December 2024$2,367
January 2025$2,381
February 2025$2,400
March 2025$2,423
April 2025$2,445
May 2025$2,417
June 2025$2,431
July 2025$2,425
August 2025$2,483
September 2025$2,455
October 2025$2,449

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Rent-to-income ratio

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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 1161 Boylston St, Boston, MA.
5 months ago$2,6501 bed1 bath
5 months ago$2,6501 bed1 bath
1 year ago$2,9751 bed1 bath
2 years ago$2,9251 bed1 bath
2 years ago$2,9751 bed1 bath
7 years ago$1,750Studio1 bath

Schools near 1161 Boylston St

Horace Mann School for the Deaf

40 armington st

allston, MA, 2134

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Neighborhood

Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood | Boston, MA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Lively and energetic
You’ll be in the heart of the action in this bustling and vibrant area with plenty of shopping, nightlife, and culture.

Getting around Boston near 1161 Boylston St

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Transit

10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 1161 Boylston St, Boston

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

10/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

9/10
Variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Restaurants

9/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

9/10
Variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

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