5+ Days Ago
Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Laundry in building
- Eat in kitchen
- Street parking
Location
281 Marlborough St, Boston, MA 02116, USA|Back Bay
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Property Overview
With a compelling array of features including laundry facilities, an eat-in kitchen, and street parking, this residence offers convenience alongside a vibrant lifestyle. Located in a dynamic area, it provides exceptional access to local event hubs, numerous restaurants, and cultural centers. Additionally, the property's strong visual representation through multiple photos enhances its appeal, contributing to its notable value within the local market.
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
Less expensive- Images Available
Great for
Social life
Amenities for 281 Marlborough St, Back Bay
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
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One-time. Refundable.
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About 281 Marlborough St
Sweet deal!
This listing is 37% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Back Bay.
Available September 1st Beautiful 2 bed with eat in kitchen Laundry in building Cats allowed street parking NO BROKER FEE
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 Marlborough St, Boston, MA 02116, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Back Bay |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02116 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Back Bay
2-bedroom apartments at 281 Marlborough St cost about 37% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Dec 20 2025.
Back Bay
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $3,495 |
| October 2025 | $3,443 |
| November 2025 | $3,420 |
| December 2025 | $3,467 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | $5,088 |
| February 2024 | $4,762 |
| March 2024 | $4,903 |
| April 2024 | $4,886 |
| May 2024 | $4,941 |
| June 2024 | $4,852 |
| July 2024 | $4,562 |
| August 2024 | $5,270 |
| September 2024 | $5,814 |
| October 2024 | $5,781 |
| November 2024 | $5,395 |
| December 2024 | $5,302 |
| January 2025 | $5,161 |
| February 2025 | $5,100 |
| March 2025 | $4,781 |
| April 2025 | $5,415 |
| May 2025 | $5,240 |
| June 2025 | $4,985 |
| July 2025 | $5,012 |
| August 2025 | $5,337 |
| September 2025 | $5,596 |
| October 2025 | $5,706 |
| November 2025 | $5,707 |
| December 2025 | $5,527 |
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Can I afford to live at 281 Marlborough St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$139,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $139,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,495.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 months ago | $4,095 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $4,095 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 281 Marlborough St
Horace Mann School for the Deaf
40 armington st
allston, MA, 2134
PK, K-12Public
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Neighborhood
Back Bay | 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 281 Marlborough St
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
8/10
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 Marlborough St, 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
9/10
Exceptional variety of 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
10/10
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
9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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