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42 Worcester Square42 Worcester Square, Boston, MA 02118, USA
Condo for rent
Cat friendly
| Monthly rent | $2,950–$3,500The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply. |
|---|---|
| Beds | 1–2 |
| Baths | 1 |
| Sqft | 750–980 |
1 Day Ago
2 Bed 1 bath unit
Address details
| Units | 6 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 2 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 02118 |
Property Overview
Highly rated for value and value per square foot in the neighborhood, with extensive photos that give a clear view of the space. Features include a renovated open-concept kitchen/living area with stainless steel appliances, central AC, and a private balcony. The location supports environmental sustainability, pet friendliness, and an active social life, with strong walkability, nearby transit, abundant parks, and many pet services.
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- More space
- Images available
Great for
Pet owners
Social life
Units
42 Worcester Square, Boston, MA
42 Worcester Square Boston, MA
Available
5
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,950
High Ceilings • Hardwood Floor • Air Conditioning • On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher
New Listing
12
2 Beds
1 Bath
$3,500
Microwave • Hardwood Floor • Air Conditioning • On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher
Amenities for 42 Worcester Square
Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.
Building
- Cats Ok
- On-Site Laundry
- Roof Deck
Unit Amenities
- Microwave
- Hardwood Floor
- Air Conditioning
- On-Site Laundry
- Dishwasher
- High Ceilings
- Fireplace
- Carpet
- Balcony
Policies at 42 Worcester Square
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
Allowed
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About 42 Worcester Square
Interested in leasing 42 Worcester Square, Boston, MA 02118, USA? Currently, 42 Worcester Square, Boston, MA 02118, USA is available to rent or lease. It is a 2-bedroom condo with 1 bathroom. Below, you can compare the rent price at 42 Worcester Square, Boston, MA 02118, USA vs overall rent prices in South End, MA. We have compiled nearby businesses and things to do close to 42 Worcester Square, Boston, MA 02118, USA.
Address details
| Units | 6 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 2 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 02118 |
42 Worcester Sq #12 is great for:
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 42 Worcester Square, Boston, MA 02118, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 77 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Boston
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 15% lower than 1-bedrooms in South End.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 42 Worcester Sq #12 to be 19% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in South End.
Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
South End
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $2,360 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $2,947 |
| June 2024 | $2,879 |
| July 2024 | $3,060 |
| August 2024 | $3,194 |
| September 2024 | $3,279 |
| October 2024 | $3,266 |
| November 2024 | $2,944 |
| December 2024 | $2,789 |
| January 2025 | $2,767 |
| February 2025 | $2,704 |
| March 2025 | $2,685 |
| April 2025 | $2,788 |
| May 2025 | $3,003 |
| June 2025 | $2,960 |
| July 2025 | $2,810 |
| August 2025 | $2,896 |
| September 2025 | $3,136 |
| October 2025 | $3,153 |
| November 2025 | $2,998 |
| December 2025 | $2,978 |
| January 2026 | $3,071 |
| February 2026 | $2,832 |
| March 2026 | $2,850 |
| April 2026 | $2,944 |
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Can I afford to live at 42 Worcester Square?
Bedrooms
Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$118,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $118,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,950.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months ago | $3,500 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $3,100 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 months ago | $3,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $3,500 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $3,950 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $4,000 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,800 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $2,200 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 42 Worcester Sq #12
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
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
ABCD Allston Head Start
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
South End | Boston, MA
Getting around Boston near 42 Worcester Square
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 42 Worcester Square, 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
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
8/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
Explore the area around 42 Worcester Square
Shawmut Grocery Store
614 Shawmut Ave
Foodie's Urban Market
1421 Washington St
Boston Salads & Prepared Foods
61 Foodmart Rd
Casa Cuong
629 Tremont St
Lord Jeff's Beef Place
129 Newmarket Sq
Cycle Fashion
169 W Springfield St
Kinda Touma Fashion LLC
535 Albany St
Viola Lovely
1409 Washington St
Heartbreak Hill Running Co Inc
652 Tremont St
Black-Off the Rack Custom LTHR
791 Tremont St
Dunkin'
850 Harrison Ave
Spartan Coffee Company LLC
1750 Washington St
Jaho Coffee & Tea
1651 Washington St
Dunkin'
616 Massachusetts Ave
Dunkin'
17 Melnea Cass Blvd
Toro
1704 Washington St
Ilona
783 Tremont St
Slades Bar & Grill
958 Tremont St
Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen
604 Columbus Ave
SRV Boston
569 Columbus Ave
Flour Bakery
1595 Washington St
Good Seasons Trading Inc
911 Massachusetts Ave
Chocolee Chocolates
83 Pembroke St
Walden Local Meats
316 Shawmut Ave
South End Buttery
314 Shawmut Ave
Worcester Square
Massachusetts Avenue Malls
Northampton Community Garden
Boston Medical Center Campus
South End South Burying Ground
B P Restaurants Inc
811 Harrison Ave
El Barrio Mexican Grill
809 Harrison Ave
Cafe Quattro
817 Harrison Ave
Cafe Quattro
60 E Springfield St
Becca's Kitchen
817 Harrison Ave
Harrison Ave @ Worcester Sq
Central Square, Cambridge - Broadway Station, Harbor Point - Kenmore Station, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Andrew Station
Harrison Ave opp East Springfield St
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Andrew Station
Massachusetts Ave @ Harrison Ave
Harvard Square - Nubian Station
91 E Concord St
City Point - Copley Square, Logan Airport Terminals - Nubian Station, Harbor Point - Kenmore Station, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Andrew Station
Massachusetts Ave @ Harrison Ave
Harvard Square - Nubian Station
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Newmarket
Fairmount Line, Franklin/Foxboro Line, Providence/Stoughton Line, Fairmount Line, Franklin/Foxboro Line
Back Bay
Franklin/Foxboro Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
Ruggles
Franklin/Foxboro Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
Back Bay
Franklin/Foxboro Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line, Franklin/Foxboro Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
Massachusetts Avenue
Orange Line
Massachusetts Avenue
Orange Line
Symphony
Green Line E, Green Line E
Prudential
Green Line E, Green Line E
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