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Highlights
- Well-maintained building
- Coin-operated laundry
- High ceilings
Location
12 Mechanic St #5, Quincy, MA 02169, USA|Quincy Center
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Property Overview
Located in a well-maintained building with high ceilings and coin-operated laundry, the home offers a comfortable and practical living setup. It’s great for someone seeking a tidy, easy-care space with convenient on-site amenities and appealing interior proportions.
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
Pet owners
Work-from-home
Amenities for 12 Mechanic St #5, Quincy Center
Features
| Air Conditioning | Baseboard |
| High Ceilings | Laminate |
| Water |
Appliances
| Garbage Disposal | Microwave |
| Range/Oven | Refrigerator |
Tech
| Wired For Internet |
Community
| Cats OK | Onsite Laundry |
| Sewage |
Grounds
| Off-Street Parking |
Neighborhood
| Near Parks |
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Policies and fees
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 12 Mechanic St #5
Sweet deal!
This listing is 34% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Quincy Center.
Property Id: 1781164 Beautiful, large Studio with 2 spacious rooms. High ceilings and ample sunlight make for an open, roomy feel. Quincy Center location. Walk to “T”, restaurants, stores, and supermarkets. Explore all that Quincy Center has to offer including a Winter Wonderland of Christmas lights and outdoor public skating. Five minutes to the highways. Large, eat in kitchen with plenty of cabinet space. Two clothes closets and a large linen closet. You’ll be renting directly from the landlord with no brokers fee. Quiet, well-maintained building. Coin-operated laundry on the premises. Tenant must have good credit score at 650 or above. First, last, and security deposit are required. ( pictures of bathroom to come. New floor vanity and commode being installed.)
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 12 Mechanic St, Quincy, MA 02169, 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 1 mile away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Pet friendly
- Rentals at this address allow pets
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Quincy Center |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02169 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Quincy Center
1-bedroom apartments at 12 Mechanic St #5 cost about 34% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Quincy.
Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Quincy Center
Quincy
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $2,441 |
| June 2024 | $2,368 |
| July 2024 | $2,400 |
| August 2024 | $2,358 |
| September 2024 | $2,338 |
| October 2024 | $2,379 |
| November 2024 | $2,460 |
| December 2024 | $2,479 |
| January 2025 | $2,456 |
| February 2025 | $2,380 |
| March 2025 | $2,399 |
| April 2025 | $2,479 |
| May 2025 | $2,453 |
| June 2025 | $2,473 |
| July 2025 | $2,450 |
| August 2025 | $2,626 |
| September 2025 | $2,484 |
| October 2025 | $2,425 |
| November 2025 | $2,387 |
| December 2025 | $2,329 |
| January 2026 | $2,373 |
| February 2026 | $2,453 |
| March 2026 | $2,564 |
| April 2026 | $2,590 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $2,494 |
| June 2024 | $2,450 |
| July 2024 | $2,490 |
| August 2024 | $2,501 |
| September 2024 | $2,505 |
| October 2024 | $2,636 |
| November 2024 | $2,531 |
| December 2024 | $2,535 |
| January 2025 | $2,611 |
| February 2025 | $2,661 |
| March 2025 | $2,689 |
| April 2025 | $2,722 |
| May 2025 | $2,675 |
| June 2025 | $2,725 |
| July 2025 | $2,746 |
| August 2025 | $2,764 |
| September 2025 | $2,716 |
| October 2025 | $2,758 |
| November 2025 | $2,652 |
| December 2025 | $2,632 |
| January 2026 | $2,652 |
| February 2026 | $2,654 |
| March 2026 | $2,737 |
| April 2026 | $2,726 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $1,700 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,600 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,600 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,700 | Studio | 1 bath |
Schools near 12 Mechanic St #5
Point Webster Middle School
60 lancaster st
quincy, MA, 2169
PK, 5-8Public
B
Lincoln-Hancock Community School
300 granite st
quincy, MA, 2169
K-4Public
B
Clifford H. Marshall Elementary School
200 moody st ext
quincy, MA, 2169
K-4Public
B+
Amelio Della Chiesa Early Childhood Center
100 brooks ave
quincy, MA, 2169
PKPublic
Merrymount Elementary School
4 agawam rd
quincy, MA, 2169
K-5Public
A-
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Getting around Quincy near 12 Mechanic St #5
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 12 Mechanic St #5, Quincy
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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12 Mechanic St, Quincy, MA
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On-Site Laundry • High Ceilings
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