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Highlights
- Open layout
- Modern living
- Expansive windows
- Sleek cabinetry
- Well-appointed kitchen
- Premium appliances
Location
281 Franklin St #503, Boston, MA 02110, USA|Downtown Boston
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Property Overview
Open-layout condo with expansive windows, modern finishes, and a well-appointed kitchen featuring sleek cabinetry and premium appliances. Well-suited for those who value contemporary city living, entertaining in a bright, airy space, and enjoying a streamlined, low-maintenance home environment.
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Amenities for 281 Franklin St #503, Downtown Boston
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
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Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 281 Franklin St #503
Welcome to 281 Franklin Street, a historic Downtown building reimagined for modern living. Unit 503 is a front-facing studio with expansive windows that fill the space with natural light, highlighting the soaring ceilings and exposed brick and beams. The open layout maximizes space, while the well-appointed kitchen features sleek cabinetry and premium appliances. Perfectly situated near top restaurants, shops, and public transit, this unit offers the best of city living in a charming, character-filled setting. Unit photos reflect similar residences in the building contact the agent for full availability. Fee Disclosure: First Month Rent: $3,350 Elizabeth Sampson Agent, Burns Realty & Investments 599 East Broadway Boston, MA 02127 ****
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 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Downtown Boston |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02110 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Downtown Boston
studio apartments at 281 Franklin St #503 cost about 7% more than the average rent price for studio apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of May 2 2026.
Downtown Boston
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $2,366 |
| June 2024 | $2,355 |
| July 2024 | $2,390 |
| August 2024 | $2,399 |
| September 2024 | $2,418 |
| 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 | $2,500 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $2,512 |
| June 2024 | $1,880 |
| July 2024 | $2,037 |
| August 2024 | $2,337 |
| September 2024 | $1,925 |
| October 2024 | $1,887 |
| November 2024 | $2,328 |
| December 2024 | $2,720 |
| January 2025 | $2,703 |
| February 2025 | $3,002 |
| March 2025 | $3,006 |
| April 2025 | $3,194 |
| May 2025 | $3,309 |
| June 2025 | $3,267 |
| July 2025 | $3,305 |
| August 2025 | $3,341 |
| September 2025 | $3,304 |
| October 2025 | $3,256 |
| November 2025 | $3,183 |
| December 2025 | $3,137 |
| January 2026 | $2,938 |
| February 2026 | $2,955 |
| March 2026 | $2,974 |
| April 2026 | $3,039 |
| May 2026 | $3,117 |
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StudioRent-to-income ratio
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$134,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $134,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $3,350.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $3,350 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $3,140 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $3,400 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $3,490 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 months ago | $2,990 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 7 months ago | $3,390 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 months ago | $2,990 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 9 months ago | $2,990 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,990 | Studio | 1 bath |
Schools near 281 Franklin St #503
ABCD South Boston Head Start
424 west broadway
south boston, MA, 2127
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ABCD South Boston Head Start - Mercer
125 mercer st
south boston, MA, 2127
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Webster Extension
548 broadway
everett, MA, 2149
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Capic Head Start
67 crescent ave
chelsea, MA, 2150
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ABCD Walnut Grove Head Start
22 elm hill ave
dorchester, MA, 2121
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Neighborhood
Downtown Boston | Boston, MA
Getting around Boston near 281 Franklin St #503
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
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 281 Franklin St #503, Boston
Groceries
9/10
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
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
3/10
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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