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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Separate dining area
- Walk-in closet
- New appliances
- Extra storage
- In unit washer & dryer
- Spacious versatile layout
Location
478 Shawmut Ave #8, Roxbury, MA 02118, USA|South End
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Property Overview
478 Shawmut Ave #8 offers a spacious layout with a separate dining area, walk-in closet, and modern appliances, catering to diverse living preferences. Its prime location features excellent access to public transit, numerous parks, and a vibrant social scene with over 600 restaurants nearby. Additionally, the community supports sustainability, pet friendliness, and wellness with ample outdoor spaces, fitness amenities, and nearby veterinary 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- Elementary school nearby
- Fireplace
Great for
Pet owners
Social life
Wellness
Amenities for 478 Shawmut Ave #8, South End
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Balcony |
| Fireplace | Forced Air |
| Walk-in Closet |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| In-Unit Laundry | Washer and Dryer |
Tech
| Cable Ready |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Fitness Center | Garage Attached |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Garage Parking |
| Storage | Swimming Pool |
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
| Allowed |
|---|
Cat policy
| Allowed |
|---|
Cats and small dogs allowed. Contact for more information on pet policy.
Parking
| Assigned Parking | Contact for Price |
|---|
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About 478 Shawmut Ave #8
Sweet deal!
This listing is 60% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in South End.
Just a few blocks to Boston Medical Center - absolutely perfect location for Residents & Fellows. You will love the spacious versatile layout, with an ideal balance of open feel & defined spaces. This sunny condo is newly painted, beautiful & ready for a quick, easy move-in. New appliances, in unit washer & dryer, a great walk-in closet, separate dining area, a custom crafted built in desk and a highly functional white kitchen. The generously-sized rooms with good ceiling height are all well proportioned for comfortable city living. Professional managed building with a great roofdeck and extra storage in the basement. High 98 Walk Score: enjoy morning coffee, breakfast & evening dining at Jaho, Flour, Mike's, El Centro, Toro and much more. The Silver Line takes you downtown and the Bike Score is 99! Fabulous, move-in ready, Southeast facing 4th floor 1 bed near everything: cafe's, great restaurants, shopping, the T, and j.
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 478 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
- Walk-in closet
- More closet space on average
Address details
| Neighborhood | South End |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02118 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in South End
1-bedroom apartments at 478 Shawmut Ave #8 cost about 60% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Oct 4 2025.
South End
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $2,983 |
| November 2023 | $2,981 |
| December 2023 | $2,985 |
| January 2024 | $3,000 |
| February 2024 | $2,803 |
| March 2024 | $2,840 |
| April 2024 | $2,856 |
| May 2024 | $2,816 |
| June 2024 | $2,800 |
| July 2024 | $2,800 |
| August 2024 | $2,800 |
| September 2024 | $2,815 |
| October 2024 | $2,890 |
| November 2024 | $2,933 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $3,588 |
| November 2023 | $3,526 |
| December 2023 | $3,447 |
| January 2024 | $3,316 |
| February 2024 | $3,409 |
| March 2024 | $3,349 |
| April 2024 | $3,289 |
| May 2024 | $3,348 |
| June 2024 | $3,332 |
| July 2024 | $3,370 |
| August 2024 | $3,431 |
| September 2024 | $3,336 |
| October 2024 | $3,312 |
| 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 | $3,480 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $55,600 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,390.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 years ago | $2,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 years ago | $2,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 years ago | $1,775 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 478 Shawmut Ave #8
Horace Mann School for the Deaf
40 armington st
allston, MA, 2134
PK, K-12Public
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Neighborhood
South End | Boston, MA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Roxbury near 478 Shawmut Ave #8
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 478 Shawmut Ave #8, Roxbury
Groceries
10/10
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
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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