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281 E St #1, Boston, MA 02127, USA|D Street - West Broadway
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
Less expensive- More space
- Elementary school nearby
Great for
Social life
Eco living
Amenities for 281 E St #1, D Street - West Broadway
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor | High Ceilings |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Other
| Six Rooms |
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About 281 E St #1
Sweet deal!
This listing is 35% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in D Street - West Broadway.
Property Status: Active Great two bedroom with hardwood floors, high ceilings, finished basement laundry in the building, fantastic location close to the Broadway T stop, restaurants and shops Copyright © 2026 MLS Property Information Network Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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 281 E St #1 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- More space
- Studio is 19825 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 233 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | D Street - West Broadway |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02127 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in D Street - West Broadway
2-bedroom apartments at 281 E St #1 cost about 35% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of May 2 2026.
D Street - West Broadway
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $3,420 |
| December 2025 | $3,474 |
| January 2026 | $3,503 |
| February 2026 | $3,505 |
| March 2026 | $3,587 |
| April 2026 | $3,598 |
| May 2026 | $3,600 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $4,630 |
| June 2024 | $4,487 |
| July 2024 | $4,514 |
| August 2024 | $4,499 |
| September 2024 | $4,383 |
| October 2024 | $4,349 |
| November 2024 | $4,616 |
| December 2024 | $4,412 |
| January 2025 | $4,262 |
| February 2025 | $4,561 |
| March 2025 | $4,819 |
| April 2025 | $4,497 |
| May 2025 | $4,609 |
| June 2025 | $4,592 |
| July 2025 | $4,630 |
| August 2025 | $4,803 |
| September 2025 | $4,876 |
| October 2025 | $5,118 |
| November 2025 | $4,870 |
| December 2025 | $5,142 |
| January 2026 | $5,067 |
| February 2026 | $4,617 |
| March 2026 | $4,961 |
| April 2026 | $5,212 |
| May 2026 | $5,373 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 281 E St #1
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
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ABCD Walnut Grove Head Start
22 elm hill ave
dorchester, MA, 2121
PKPublic
Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road
333 washington st
brookline, MA, 2445
PKPublic
Webster Extension
548 broadway
everett, MA, 2149
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
D Street - West Broadway | Boston, MA
Getting around Boston near 281 E St #1
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
3/10
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
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 281 E St #1, Boston
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
9/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
8/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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