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

Apartment for rent
Monthly rent
$3,024–$6,629The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
BedsStudio–2
Baths1–2
Sqft560–1,679
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Highlights

  • numerous amenities

Units

253 1st Avenue Boston, MA

New Listing

1-0206

Studio

1 Bath

$3,024

Listed on 09/07/2026
Listed by Don Wright
Days on market: 8
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Don Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081282424842

Available

1-0605

Studio

1 Bath

$3,035

Listed on 08/24/2026
Listed by Donald Wright
Days on market: 22
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Kim Kelly for more information today. TWRE: L85081282424843

Available

1-0405

Studio

1 Bath

$3,044

Listed on 08/11/2026
Listed by Don Wright
Days on market: 35
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Donald Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081282424759

Available

1-0410

Studio

1 Bath

$3,044

Listed on 08/11/2026
Listed by Don Wright
Days on market: 35
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Don Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081282424912

Available

1-0510

Studio

1 Bath

$3,054

Listed on 08/11/2026
Listed by Kim Kelly
Days on market: 35
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Kim Kelly for more information today. TWRE: L85081282424943

New Listing

1-0238

1 Bed

1 Bath

$3,831

Listed on 09/15/2026
Listed by Don Wright
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Kim Kelly for more information today. TWRE: L85081282424777

New Listing

1-0803

1 Bed

1 Bath

$3,851

Listed on 09/15/2026
Listed by Kim Kelly
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Kim Kelly for more information today. TWRE: L85081282424869

New Listing

1-0214

1 Bed

1 Bath

$4,063

Listed on 09/15/2026
Listed by Don Wright
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Donald Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081282424848

Available

1-0516

1 Bed

1 Bath

$4,154

Listed on 07/20/2026
Listed by Kim Kelly
Days on market: 57
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Donald Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081282424861

New Listing

1-0215

2 Beds

2 Baths

$5,041

Listed on 09/15/2026
Listed by Donald Wright
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Kim Kelly for more information today. TWRE: L85081282424765

New Listing

1-0437

2 Beds

2 Baths

$5,136

Listed on 09/09/2026
Listed by Don Wright
Days on market: 6
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Kim Kelly for more information today. TWRE: L85081282424768

New Listing

1-0231

2 Beds

2 Baths

$5,566

Listed on 09/03/2026
Listed by Kim Kelly
Days on market: 12
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Don Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081282424954

New Listing

1-0400

2 Beds

2.5 Baths

$6,161

Listed on 09/09/2026
Listed by Kim Kelly
Days on market: 6
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Donald Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081282424961

Available

1-0517

2 Beds

2 Baths

$6,288

Listed on 08/14/2026
Listed by Kim Kelly
Days on market: 32
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Don Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081282424801

Available

1-0526

2 Beds

2 Baths

$6,390

Listed on 08/14/2026
Listed by Kim Kelly
Days on market: 32
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Kim Kelly for more information today. TWRE: L85081282424827

Available

1-0222

2 Beds

2 Baths

$6,490

Listed on 07/20/2026
Listed by Kim Kelly
Days on market: 57
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Kim Kelly for more information today. TWRE: L85081282424844

New Listing

1-0807

2 Beds

2 Baths

$6,629

Listed on 09/09/2026
Listed by Don Wright
Days on market: 6
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Don Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081282424794

Amenities for 253 1st Avenue

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

Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
  • Business Center
  • Concierge Service
  • Outdoor Space
  • Fitness Center
  • Garage Parking
Unit Amenities
  • Hardwood Floor
  • In-Unit Laundry

Policies at 253 1st Avenue

Applicants

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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About 253 1st Avenue

HomeApartments in BostonThompson Square - Bunker Hill 253 1st Ave #1-0214, 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

Units85
Units available17
Neighborhood
City
Zip code02129

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

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Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Boston

Studio apartments at 253 1st Ave #1-0214 cost about 0% less than the average rent price for studios in Thompson Square - Bunker Hill.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 6% 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 #1-0214 to be 15% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Thompson Square - Bunker Hill.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill
Boston
A table of studio rental data trends in Boston
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$2,450
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
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
A table of studio rental data trends in Thompson Square - Bunker Hill
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,500
October 2024$1,429
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$3,044

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$121,760/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $121,760 annually to afford this studio median monthly rent price of $3,044.
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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 253 1st Ave, Boston, MA.
This month$5,6912 bed2 bath
This month$3,7101 bed1 bath
Last month$2,995Studio1 bath
Last month$4,5482 bed2 bath
Last month$3,3481 bed1 bath
Last month$6,2362 bed2 bath
2 months ago$3,2261 bed1 bath
2 months ago$6,3852 bed2 bath
6 months ago$4,7082 bed2 bath

Schools near 253 1st Ave #1-0214

Webster Extension

548 broadway

everett, MA, 2149

PKPublic

Capic Head Start

67 crescent ave

chelsea, MA, 2150

PKPublic

Webster School

30 dartmouth st

everett, MA, 2149

PK, K-5Public
B-

ABCD South Boston Head Start

424 west broadway

south boston, MA, 2127

PKPublic

ABCD South Boston Head Start - Mercer

125 mercer st

south boston, MA, 2127

PKPublic
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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
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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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