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398 Massachusetts Ave #2, Boston, MA 02118, USA|South End
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Property Overview
Located near a highly rated high school and offering strong value for money, this address also stands out for an exceptionally lively surrounding area. With hundreds of nearby dining options, mixed-use spaces, and cultural venues, it offers easy access to food, entertainment, and neighborhood activity.
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
High school nearby- Less expensive
Great for
Social life
Amenities for 398 Massachusetts Ave #2, South End
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
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Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 398 Massachusetts Ave #2
Sweet deal!
This listing is 27% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in South End.
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 1 Bedroom 1 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 Donald Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081442795457
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 398 Massachusetts Ave #2 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.1 miles away
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 0.8 miles away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | South End |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02118 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in South End
1-bedroom apartments at 398 Massachusetts Ave #2 cost about 27% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
South End
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,941 |
| December 2024 | $2,906 |
| January 2025 | $2,825 |
| February 2025 | $2,831 |
| March 2025 | $2,850 |
| April 2025 | $2,868 |
| May 2025 | $2,877 |
| June 2025 | $2,850 |
| July 2025 | $2,873 |
| August 2025 | $2,959 |
| September 2025 | $2,910 |
| October 2025 | $2,900 |
| November 2025 | $2,899 |
| December 2025 | $2,894 |
| January 2026 | $2,926 |
| February 2026 | $2,943 |
| March 2026 | $3,021 |
| April 2026 | $2,998 |
| May 2026 | $2,999 |
| June 2026 | $2,950 |
| July 2026 | $2,915 |
| August 2026 | $2,963 |
| September 2026 | $2,997 |
| October 2026 | $3,019 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $3,300 |
| December 2024 | $3,295 |
| January 2025 | $3,300 |
| February 2025 | $3,407 |
| March 2025 | $3,444 |
| April 2025 | $3,507 |
| May 2025 | $3,537 |
| June 2025 | $3,430 |
| July 2025 | $3,416 |
| August 2025 | $3,476 |
| September 2025 | $3,488 |
| October 2025 | $3,471 |
| November 2025 | $3,462 |
| December 2025 | $3,450 |
| January 2026 | $3,413 |
| February 2026 | $3,371 |
| March 2026 | $3,473 |
| April 2026 | $3,493 |
| May 2026 | $3,552 |
| June 2026 | $3,555 |
| July 2026 | $3,613 |
| August 2026 | $3,746 |
| September 2026 | $3,672 |
| October 2026 | $3,566 |
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Can I afford to live at 398 Massachusetts Ave #2?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$104,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $104,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,600.
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Schools near 398 Massachusetts Ave #2
ABCD South Boston Head Start - Mercer
125 mercer st
south boston, MA, 2127
PKPublic
ABCD South Boston Head Start
424 west broadway
south boston, MA, 2127
PKPublic
Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road
333 washington st
brookline, MA, 2445
PKPublic
ABCD Walnut Grove Head Start
22 elm hill ave
dorchester, MA, 2121
PKPublic
ABCD Allston Head Start
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
PKPublic
Neighborhood
South End | Boston, MA
Getting around Boston near 398 Massachusetts Ave #2
Walking
9/10
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
8/10
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 398 Massachusetts Ave #2, Boston
Groceries
9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' 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
10/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-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
10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
Explore the area around 398 Massachusetts Ave #2
Whole Foods Market
15 Westland Ave
Rogers Corp
360 Huntington Ave
Casa Cuong
629 Tremont St
Shawmut Grocery Store
614 Shawmut Ave
Wollastons
369 Huntington Ave
Slay Apparel Co
434 Massachusetts Ave
House of Culture
585 Columbus Ave
Black-Off the Rack Custom LTHR
791 Tremont St
WellSky Clothing Ltd
291 Saint Botolph St
Heartbreak Hill Running Co Inc
652 Tremont St
Dunkin'
434 Massachusetts Ave
Render Coffee
563 Columbus Ave
Farmer Horse Coffee
374 Massachusetts Ave
Kung Fu Tea
334 Massachusetts Ave
Dunkin'
360 Huntington Ave
SRV Boston
569 Columbus Ave
Wally's Cafe Jazz Club
427 Massachusetts Ave
Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen
604 Columbus Ave
Five Horses Tavern
535 Columbus Ave
Ilona
783 Tremont St
Oakleaf Cakes Bake Shop
12 Westland Ave
Chocolee Chocolates
83 Pembroke St
Flour Bakery + Cafe
30 Dalton St
Flour Bakery
1595 Washington St
Eataly
800 Boylston Street
Worcester St Garden
Worcester St. Playground
Concord Square
Douglas Courtyard
Carter Playground
Dunkin'
434 Massachusetts Ave
South End Partners Inc
569 Columbus Ave
SRV Boston
569 Columbus Ave
Wally's Cafe Jazz Club
427 Massachusetts Ave
New York Pizza-South End
435 Massachusetts Ave
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