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Highlights
- Private retreat
- Large open kitchen
- Living room
- Great views
Location
1861 Dorchester Ave #7, Boston, MA 02124, USA|St. Marks
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Property Overview
Featuring a private retreat, large open kitchen, and an inviting living room, this property offers great views that enhance its appeal. It's ideal for those seeking a comfortable space to relax and entertain, while also enjoying the tranquility of the surroundings. These combined elements create a harmonious living environment that balances convenience and serenity.
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
Middle school nearby- Central heat
- Covered parking
Great for
Pet owners
Policies and fees
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 1861 Dorchester Ave #7
A spacious and versatile loft-style unit with endless possibilities! This home features a perfectly laid out floor plan with a large, open kitchen that's ideal for entertaining and flows seamlessly into the main living area. The primary bedroom offers a private retreat, while the huge loft space provides flexibility—it can serve as a second bedroom, a massive home office, or a secondary living area with great views of the unit. The large bathroom offers potential for easy division, allowing you to create a half bath off the living room without sacrificing any living space. Whether you love it as is or want to make it your own, this unit is ready to be a masterpiece. Eric Chauvin Penrose Realty 617-448-0910
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 1861 Dorchester Avenue, Boston, MA 02124, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
- Central heat
- This address offers a climate controlled environment
- Covered parking
- Garage, covered, or indoor parking is available at this address
- Elevator
- Improved accessibility features
- Extra Storage
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Pet friendly
- Rentals at this address allow pets
- Walk-in closet
- Rentals here may include more closet space than average
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | St. Marks |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02124 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in St. Marks
2-bedroom apartments at 1861 Dorchester Ave #7 cost about 2% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Nov 1 2025.
St. Marks
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $3,500 |
| December 2023 | $3,518 |
| January 2024 | $3,558 |
| February 2024 | $3,450 |
| March 2024 | $3,450 |
| April 2024 | $3,488 |
| May 2024 | $3,500 |
| June 2024 | $3,531 |
| July 2024 | $3,512 |
| August 2024 | $3,508 |
| September 2024 | $3,500 |
| October 2024 | $3,500 |
| November 2024 | $3,503 |
| December 2024 | $3,488 |
| January 2025 | $3,469 |
| February 2025 | $3,498 |
| March 2025 | $3,500 |
| April 2025 | $3,500 |
| May 2025 | $3,500 |
| June 2025 | $3,516 |
| July 2025 | $3,520 |
| August 2025 | $3,555 |
| September 2025 | $3,495 |
| October 2025 | $3,443 |
| November 2025 | $3,400 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,919 |
| December 2023 | $2,828 |
| January 2024 | $2,850 |
| February 2024 | $3,000 |
| March 2024 | $2,870 |
| April 2024 | $2,665 |
| May 2024 | $2,780 |
| June 2024 | $2,859 |
| July 2024 | $3,087 |
| August 2024 | $2,825 |
| September 2024 | $2,750 |
| October 2024 | $2,718 |
| November 2024 | $2,705 |
| December 2024 | $2,737 |
| January 2025 | $2,875 |
| February 2025 | $3,112 |
| March 2025 | $3,275 |
| May 2025 | $2,675 |
| June 2025 | $2,575 |
| July 2025 | $2,515 |
| August 2025 | $2,758 |
| September 2025 | $2,910 |
| October 2025 | $2,960 |
| November 2025 | $2,938 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$120,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $2,700 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $2,850 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,500 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $2,300 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $2,000 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $2,000 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $2,000 | 1 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 10 years ago | $1,900 | Studio | 1 bath |
Schools near 1861 Dorchester Ave #7
Horace Mann School for the Deaf
40 armington st
allston, MA, 2134
PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Boston near 1861 Dorchester Ave #7
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 1861 Dorchester Ave #7, Boston
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
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 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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