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Highlights
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Exposed brick
- Decorative fireplace
Location
178 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116, USA|Back Bay
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Property Overview
At 174 Newbury St in Boston’s Back Bay, in-unit washer/dryer, exposed brick, and a decorative fireplace add character and everyday convenience. The setting also offers a polished urban feel, with features that blend historic charm and practical livability.
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High school nearby- Images Available
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About 178 Newbury St
This stylish 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home features exposed brick, sun-drenched bay windows, and a decorative fireplace . This unit includes in-unit washer/ dryer and AC! Step outside your front door to world-class dining, boutique shopping, and easy T-transit access, all just moments from Copley Square and the Public Garden.
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 178 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.1 miles away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 0.5 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Back Bay |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02116 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Back Bay
1-bedroom apartments at 178 Newbury St cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Back Bay
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,941 |
| December 2024 | $2,906 |
| January 2025 | $2,825 |
| February 2025 | $2,831 |
| March 2025 | $2,850 |
| April 2025 | $2,868 |
| May 2025 | $2,877 |
| June 2025 | $2,850 |
| July 2025 | $2,873 |
| August 2025 | $2,959 |
| September 2025 | $2,910 |
| October 2025 | $2,900 |
| November 2025 | $2,899 |
| December 2025 | $2,894 |
| January 2026 | $2,926 |
| February 2026 | $2,943 |
| March 2026 | $3,021 |
| April 2026 | $2,998 |
| May 2026 | $2,999 |
| June 2026 | $2,950 |
| July 2026 | $2,915 |
| August 2026 | $2,963 |
| September 2026 | $2,997 |
| October 2026 | $3,019 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $3,400 |
| December 2024 | $3,420 |
| January 2025 | $3,420 |
| February 2025 | $3,402 |
| March 2025 | $3,374 |
| April 2025 | $3,350 |
| May 2025 | $3,420 |
| June 2025 | $3,350 |
| July 2025 | $3,464 |
| August 2025 | $3,470 |
| September 2025 | $3,527 |
| October 2025 | $3,514 |
| November 2025 | $3,418 |
| December 2025 | $3,432 |
| January 2026 | $3,512 |
| February 2026 | $3,566 |
| March 2026 | $3,550 |
| April 2026 | $3,505 |
| May 2026 | $3,440 |
| June 2026 | $3,450 |
| July 2026 | $3,477 |
| August 2026 | $3,520 |
| September 2026 | $3,553 |
| October 2026 | $3,695 |
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Can I afford to live at 178 Newbury St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1 year ago | $3,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | |
| 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1 year ago | $3,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | |
| 1 year ago | $3,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1 year ago | $3,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | |
| 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 2 years ago | $3,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 178 Newbury St
ABCD South Boston Head Start
424 west broadway
south boston, MA, 2127
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ABCD South Boston Head Start - Mercer
125 mercer st
south boston, MA, 2127
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Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road
333 washington st
brookline, MA, 2445
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ABCD Walnut Grove Head Start
22 elm hill ave
dorchester, MA, 2121
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ABCD Allston Head Start
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
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Neighborhood
Back Bay | Boston, MA
Getting around Boston near 178 Newbury 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.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 178 Newbury St, Boston
Groceries
10/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
10/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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178 Newbury St, Boston, MA
178 Newbury St Boston, MA
Occupied
174-1F
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,400
Furnished • Air Conditioning • In-Unit Laundry • Hardwood Floor • On-Site Laundry
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