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257 Friend St #1, Boston, MA 02114, USA|Downtown Boston
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Property Overview
257 Friend St #1 in Boston offers a prime urban location with easy access to local amenities and public transportation. Great for professionals seeking a vibrant neighborhood, it features modern finishes and ample natural light, enhancing the living experience. Notable features include spacious layouts and a well-maintained building, contributing to both comfort and convenience.
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
Elementary school nearby- Dishwasher
- Images available
Great for
Social life
Amenities for 257 Friend St #1, Downtown Boston
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
No pets allowed.
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About 257 Friend St #1
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: L85081411644561
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 257 Friend St, Boston, MA 02114, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
- Dishwasher
- Kitchens at this address include dishwashers
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
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 | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Downtown Boston
2-bedroom apartments at 257 Friend St #1 cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Downtown Boston
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $3,500 |
| October 2023 | $3,487 |
| November 2023 | $3,498 |
| 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 | $3,491 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $5,048 |
| October 2023 | $4,808 |
| November 2023 | $4,671 |
| December 2023 | $4,647 |
| January 2024 | $4,815 |
| February 2024 | $4,759 |
| March 2024 | $4,660 |
| April 2024 | $4,322 |
| May 2024 | $4,200 |
| June 2024 | $4,359 |
| July 2024 | $4,544 |
| August 2024 | $4,295 |
| September 2024 | $4,293 |
| October 2024 | $4,508 |
| November 2024 | $4,553 |
| December 2024 | $4,792 |
| January 2025 | $4,563 |
| February 2025 | $4,742 |
| March 2025 | $4,609 |
| April 2025 | $5,049 |
| May 2025 | $5,082 |
| June 2025 | $4,978 |
| July 2025 | $5,063 |
| August 2025 | $5,088 |
| September 2025 | $4,748 |
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Can I afford to live at 257 Friend St #1?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$180,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $180,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $4,500.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 years ago | $4,900 | 3 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $4,775 | 3 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $4,775 | 3 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $4,695 | 3 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 257 Friend St #1
Horace Mann School for the Deaf
40 armington st
allston, MA, 2134
PK, K-12Public
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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 257 Friend St #1
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 257 Friend St #1, 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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