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39 Joy St, Boston, MA 02114, USA|Beacon Hill

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(617) 830-2648

Property Overview

A fully renovated property with modern finishes offers an attractive living space in a desirable area. It is great for urban dwellers seeking convenience and access to local amenities, while the surrounding neighborhood enhances the overall appeal. Its updated features ensure comfort and style, making it a compelling option for those in search of a vibrant living environment.

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

  • Middle school nearby
  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Social life
  • Wellness

Amenities for 39 Joy St, Beacon Hill

Building

Cats 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.

Policies and fees

Dog policy

Not Allowed 
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Cat policy

Allowed 
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1 pet maximum.

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About 39 Joy St

HomeHouses in BostonBeacon Hill 39 Joy St, Boston, MA 02114, USA

Available 9/1/2025. Nicely updated 2 bed unit located in Beacon Hill. This unit is fully renovated. The landlord pays for the heat and water. Cats are ok, sorry, no dogs or undergrads.


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 39 Joy St, Boston, MA 02114, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away

Address details

NeighborhoodBeacon Hill
Zip code02114
TypeHouse for rent

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Rent trends in Beacon Hill

2-bedroom apartments at 39 Joy St cost about 3% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Boston.

Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Beacon Hill
Boston
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Boston
MonthMedian 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
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Beacon Hill
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$3,800
October 2023$3,690
November 2023$3,797
December 2023$3,747
January 2024$3,587
February 2024$3,600
March 2024$3,573
April 2024$3,600
May 2024$3,616
June 2024$3,656
July 2024$3,600
August 2024$3,625
September 2024$3,662
October 2024$3,653
November 2024$3,720
December 2024$3,625
January 2025$3,600
February 2025$3,625
March 2025$3,650
April 2025$3,637
May 2025$3,650
June 2025$3,600
July 2025$3,565
August 2025$3,571
September 2025$3,550

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 39 Joy St, Boston, MA.
3 months ago$4,0002 bed2 bath
4 months ago$4,1502 bed2 bath
1 year ago$3,6502 bed2 bath
2 years ago$3,9002 bed2 bath

Schools near 39 Joy St

Horace Mann School for the Deaf

40 armington st

allston, MA, 2134

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Neighborhood

Beacon Hill | 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 39 Joy St

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

9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 39 Joy 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

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

4/10
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

9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

Other units at this address

39 Joy St Boston, MA

Occupied

2 Beds, 1 Bath

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,000

Listed by Pauline Eradat
Days on market: 2428
This Beacon Hill 715sq ft condominium located on the second floor of a traditional Boston brownstone offers charm, light, space, and a location that brings the best of city convenience to your doorstep. Featuring a front facing living room with bay window over looking Joy Street with fantastic neighborhood views, high ceilings, large master bedroom, eat-in kitchen, in unit washer and dryer, and easy access to a common patio.

Occupied

3-43

2 Beds

2 Baths

$3,650

Listed by Patrick Arone
Days on market: 551

Occupied

2

2 Beds

2 Baths

$3,900

Listed by Matthew Moran
Days on market: 117
Available September 1, 2025! Just Listed And Won'T Last! Come See This Large, Spacious, And Recently Updated 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment In Boston'S Highly Desirable, And Historic Beacon Hill Neighborhood!! Situated On One Of The Most Charming Streets On Beacon Hill, The Building Is Just One Block From The State House, Within Easy Walking Distance To The Whole Foods Supermarket At Charles River Plaza, Many Shops And Restaurants On Charles Street! Just A Stones Throw To The Boston Common, This Beautifully 1St Floor, Renovated Brownstone Unit Has So Much To Be Desired! Features Include: - 2 Spacious Bedrooms - Rustic Hardwood Flooring Throughout - Heat And Hot Water Included In The Rent - Tiled Bathrooms - Galley Kitchen - 2 Spacious Bedrooms With Tons Of Closet Space - Two Bathrooms, One With A Stand-Up Shower - Tons Of Natural Sunlight Beaming In From All Directions - Laundry In Building - Professionally Managed Building, And So Much More! Moments From The Boston Common, And Easily Accessible To All Major Roads, Storrow Drive, Road, 93, This Apartment, And Location Is A No-Brainer! Don'T Miss Out On All That Boston'S Historical Beacon Hill Has To Offer! This Unit Won’T Last, Call Now To Arrange For Your Showing! Virtual Tour Available, Inquire For Link.

Occupied

4F

2 Beds

2 Baths

$3,900

Listed by Ben Carroll
Days on market: 818
AVAILABLE 09/01/2023 An updated 2 bedroom/2 full bath rental apartment located on Joy St in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston. The unit is located in a professionally managed building that includes heat & hot water in the rent price and offers laundry in the building. The property is very close to Cambridge St, MGH, Bowdoin, and Government Center. No undergrad students and no dogs. Please email Ben with any questions or to schedule a viewing of the property! BenC @ Benjaminapartments . com (no spaces) Cell-860-485-5721 Ben Carroll of Benjamin Apartments & Cityside Homes Real Estate Professional Search Boston's largest selection of apartments at benjaminapartments . com Transportation Tram: C Park Street (0.27 mi) Bus: SL5 Temple Pl @ Washington St (0.33 mi) Bus: 501 Otis St @ Summer St (0.50 mi) Bus: 11 Chauncy St @ Summer St (0.47 mi) Subway: Orange Line State (0.38 mi) Subway: Red Line Park Street (0.27 mi) Bus: 7 Franklin St @ Devonshire St (0.49 mi) Bus: 4 Portland St @ Causeway St (0.37 mi) Bus: 43 Beacon St @ Park St (0.17 mi) Tram: B Park Street (0.27 mi) Tram: D Park Street (0.27 mi) Tram: E Park Street (0.27 mi) Bus: 15 Tremont St @ Beacon St (0.26 mi) Bus: 92 Congress St @ Haymarket Sta (0.39 mi) Bus: 93 Congress St opp North St (0.39 mi) Bus: Blue Line Shuttle State St @ Washington Mall - State St Sta (0.38 mi) Subway: Blue Line Bowdoin (0.18 mi) Bus: Green Line Shuttle Cambridge St @ Government Ctr Sta (0.26 mi) Bus: 354 Sudbury St @ Congress St - Haymarket Sta (0.34 mi) Rail: Haverhill Line North Station (0.48 mi) **Benjamin Apartments has access to one of the largest rental databases in the greater Boston area. Even if this particular unit is not exactly what you are looking for in a rental unit, please reach out via email with what type of unit you are looking for, and we can share what else is currently available in the area!** BenC @ Benjaminapartments . com (no spaces)

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