Apartment for rent

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253 1st Avenue
253 1st Avenue, Boston, MA 02129, USA

Monthly rent	$2,917–$6,490Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Beds	Studio–2
Baths	1–2
Sqft	560–1,679

Apartment for rent

Updated 5+ Days Ago

253 1st Avenue
253 1st Avenue, Boston, MA 02129, USA

Apartment for rent

Monthly rent	$2,917–$6,490Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Beds	Studio–2
Baths	1–2
Sqft	560–1,679

253 1st Avenue
253 1st Avenue, Boston, MA 02129, USA

Apartment for rent

Monthly rent	$2,917–$6,490Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Beds	Studio–2
Baths	1–2
Sqft	560–1,679

Updated 5+ Days Ago

1 Bed 1 bath unit

Address details

Units	86
Units available	19
Neighborhood
City
Zip code	02129

Highlights

numerous amenities

Units

253 1st Avenue, Boston, MA

253 1st Avenue Boston, MA

Show occupied

Available

1-0206

Studio

1 Bath

560 sqft

$2,917

Available

1-0410

Studio

1 Bath

560 sqft

$2,937

Available

1-0405

Studio

1 Bath

560 sqft

$2,937

Available

1-0605

Studio

1 Bath

560 sqft

$2,943

Available

1-0510

Studio

1 Bath

560 sqft

$2,947

Available

1-0238

1 Bed

1 Bath

725 sqft

$3,531

Available

1-0803

1 Bed

1 Bath

627 sqft

$3,551

Available

1-1003

1 Bed

1 Bath

734 sqft

$3,593

Available

1-1002

1 Bed

1 Bath

878 sqft

$3,693

Available

1-0214

1 Bed

1 Bath

885 sqft

$3,763

Available

1-0516

1 Bed

1 Bath

627 sqft

$4,155

Available

1-0234

1 Bed

1.5 Baths

870 sqft

$4,444

Available

1-0437

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,117 sqft

$5,036

Available

1-0231

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,281 sqft

$5,492

Available

1-0400

2 Beds

2.5 Baths

1,391 sqft

$6,061

Available

1-0807

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,679 sqft

$6,099

Available

1-0517

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,388 sqft

$6,186

Available

1-0526

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,468 sqft

$6,288

Available

1-0222

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,318 sqft

$6,490

Amenities for 253 1st Avenue

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Building

Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
Business Center
Outdoor Space
Fitness Center
Concierge Service
Garage Parking

Unit Amenities

In-Unit Laundry
Hardwood Floor

Policies at 253 1st Avenue

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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Thompson Square - Bunker Hill

253 1st Ave #1-0803, Boston, MA 02129, USA

Check out this fantastic property located at 253 1st Ave, Boston, MA 02129, in the heart of Thompson Square - Bunker Hill! This building consists of 67 units, offering a range of studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom options, with sizes spanning from 560 to 1449 square feet. Residents can enjoy a variety of amenities, including no broker's fee, as well as proximity to grocery stores and public transportation. Other highlights include a convenient and walkable location. With its excellent amenities and prime location, this property is a great choice for those looking for a comfortable and accessible place to call home. Currently, there are active units waiting to be made home.

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Address details

Units	86
Units available	19
Neighborhood
City
Zip code	02129

Property highlights

How 253 1st Avenue, Boston, MA 02129, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space: The 1-bedroom is 89 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space: The 2-bedroom is 313 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images available: There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Priced higher than average: Some 1-bedrooms here are $546 more than the median rent in this area
Priced higher than average: Some 2-bedrooms here are $1339 more than the median rent in this area
Greater distance from high schools: The nearest high school is farther than 0.6 miles away

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Rent trends in Boston

Studio apartments at 253 1st Ave #1-0803 cost about 0% less than the average rent price for studios in Thompson Square - Bunker Hill.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 2% higher than 1-bedrooms in Thompson Square - Bunker Hill.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 253 1st Ave #1-0803 to be 8% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Thompson Square - Bunker Hill.

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.

Thompson Square - Bunker Hill

Boston

A table of studio rental data trends in Boston
Month	Median Rent
November 2024	$2,412
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
November 2025	$2,496
December 2025	$2,500
January 2026	$2,500
February 2026	$2,427
March 2026	$2,500
April 2026	$2,500
May 2026	$2,494
June 2026	$2,464
July 2026	$2,443
August 2026	$2,496
September 2026	$2,500
October 2026	$2,507

A table of studio rental data trends in Thompson Square - Bunker Hill
Month	Median Rent
November 2024	$1,500
December 2024	$1,500
January 2025	$1,500
February 2025	$1,250
March 2025	$1,500
April 2025	$1,500
May 2025	$1,500
June 2025	$1,375
July 2025	$1,500
August 2025	$1,500
September 2025	$1,500
October 2025	$1,500
November 2025	$1,500
December 2025	$1,500
January 2026	$1,500
February 2026	$1,500
March 2026	$2,512
April 2026	$3,025
May 2026	$3,021
June 2026	$2,858
July 2026	$3,031
August 2026	$3,047
September 2026	$3,051
October 2026	$2,937

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Rent history

Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 253 1st Ave, Boston, MA.
			Bath
Last month	$5,041	2 bed	2 bath
Last month	$3,710	1 bed	1 bath
Last month	$5,691	2 bed	2 bath
2 months ago	$2,995	Studio	1 bath
2 months ago	$4,548	2 bed	2 bath
2 months ago	$3,312	1 bed	1 bath
2 months ago	$3,348	1 bed	1 bath
2 months ago	$6,236	2 bed	2 bath
3 months ago	$6,895	2 bed	2 bath
3 months ago	$3,831	1 bed	1 bath

Schools near 253 1st Ave #1-0803

Neighborhood

Thompson Square - Bunker Hill | Boston, MA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE

Peaceful and quiet

Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Boston near 253 1st Avenue

Walking

8/10

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

7/10

Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

8/10

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

Points of interest for 253 1st Avenue, Boston

Groceries

7/10

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Shopping

9/10

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

10/10

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10

At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

7/10

At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

10/10

Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

9/10

Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around 253 1st Avenue

Shaw's Supermarket

246 Border St

Estrellita Food Market

290 Meridian St

Portillo Brothers Market

60 Maverick St

EBO & Co. Grocery

110 Meridian St

Meridian Food Market

121 Meridian St

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253 1st Avenue253 1st Avenue, Boston, MA 02129, USA

253 1st Avenue253 1st Avenue, Boston, MA 02129, USA

253 1st Avenue253 1st Avenue, Boston, MA 02129, USA

Address details

Highlights

Units

1-0206

1-0410

1-0405

1-0605

1-0510

1-0238

1-0803

1-1003

1-1002

1-0214

1-0516

1-0234

1-0437

1-0231

1-0400

1-0807

1-0517

1-0526

1-0222

410

406

605

706

506

405

510

1-0505

1-0205

1-0406

1-0706

405

532

233

802

523

428

521

903

1-0428

1-0232

1002

1-0223

1-0303

1001

714

1-0419

1-0332

1-0620

804

1-0233

1-0509

1-0423

1-1001

1-0216

1-0703

1-0521

1 Bed, 1 Bath

1-0333

1-0714

707

237

601

1-0707

239

439

200

520

1-0709

1-0609

1-0415

331

225

325

1-0501

253 1st Avenue
253 1st Avenue, Boston, MA 02129, USA

253 1st Avenue
253 1st Avenue, Boston, MA 02129, USA

253 1st Avenue
253 1st Avenue, Boston, MA 02129, USA