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256 Friend St, Boston, MA 02114, USA|Downtown Boston
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Things you’ll love
More space- Elementary school nearby
Great for
Social life
Amenities for 256 Friend St, Downtown Boston
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| Cats OK |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 256 Friend St
Can fit up to 4 occupants Dishwasher Granite Counter Tops Hardwood Floors MASSIVE UNIT washer/dryer hookup to be added to closet in unit Cats Negotiable, No Dog Laundry in Building Massive unit with brand new kitchen This is a large oversized unit with central a/c, 2 full bathrooms, large open/new kitchen/ living room, lofts for storage Oversized unit with new kitchen 2 large bedrooms with overhead loft storage, plus bonus room that can be an office, den, bedroom, etc. Centrally located in North Station area near the T, trains, Star Market, Gov Center, Mass General, etc. Washer/dryer hookup
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 256 Friend St, Boston, MA 02114, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 600 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Downtown Boston |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02114 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Downtown Boston
3-bedroom apartments at 256 Friend St cost about 1% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Feb 28 2026.
Downtown Boston
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $3,958 |
| April 2024 | $3,975 |
| May 2024 | $4,000 |
| June 2024 | $3,999 |
| July 2024 | $3,911 |
| August 2024 | $3,879 |
| September 2024 | $3,900 |
| October 2024 | $3,898 |
| November 2024 | $4,075 |
| December 2024 | $4,200 |
| January 2025 | $4,212 |
| February 2025 | $4,175 |
| March 2025 | $4,072 |
| April 2025 | $4,080 |
| May 2025 | $4,010 |
| June 2025 | $3,998 |
| July 2025 | $3,959 |
| August 2025 | $3,934 |
| September 2025 | $3,900 |
| October 2025 | $3,836 |
| November 2025 | $3,940 |
| December 2025 | $4,225 |
| January 2026 | $4,275 |
| February 2026 | $4,207 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $4,925 |
| April 2024 | $4,940 |
| May 2024 | $5,012 |
| June 2024 | $5,100 |
| July 2024 | $5,093 |
| August 2024 | $5,100 |
| September 2024 | $5,175 |
| October 2024 | $5,250 |
| November 2024 | $5,250 |
| December 2024 | $5,250 |
| January 2025 | $5,377 |
| February 2025 | $5,525 |
| March 2025 | $5,436 |
| April 2025 | $5,517 |
| May 2025 | $6,038 |
| June 2025 | $5,637 |
| July 2025 | $5,811 |
| August 2025 | $6,107 |
| September 2025 | $5,822 |
| October 2025 | $5,817 |
| November 2025 | $5,721 |
| December 2025 | $5,860 |
| January 2026 | $5,651 |
| February 2026 | $5,696 |
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Can I afford to live at 256 Friend St?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$234,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $234,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $5,850.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $5,520 | 3 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $4,400 | 3 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $3,795 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $4,695 | 3 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $4,695 | 3 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $4,695 | 3 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $4,695 | 3 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $4,695 | 3 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $4,695 | 3 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 256 Friend St
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
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
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Neighborhood
Downtown Boston | Boston, MA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Lively and energetic
You’ll be in the heart of the action in this bustling and vibrant area with plenty of shopping, nightlife, and culture.
Getting around Boston near 256 Friend St
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
7/10
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 256 Friend St, Boston
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute 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
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
2/10
At least one high school within a 30-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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