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Highlights

  • Renovated kitchen
  • Big private balcony
  • Laundry is on site
  • Recently renovated unit
  • Kitchen with dishwasher
  • Two big bedrooms

Location

491 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02215, USA|Back Bay

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(617) 650-7636

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About 491 Beacon St

HomeApartments in BostonBack Bay 491 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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This listing is 14% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Back Bay.

Available October 20th No Broker's Fee Unit in Back Bay Heat and Hot Water Included Large Recently Renovated Apartment Central Location Eat-in Kitchen On-Site Maintenance Laundry is in the Building PROPERTY INFO ID: 220278853 Rent: $3,000 / Month Beds: 1 Bath: 1 Available Date: 10/15/2025 Rent Includes:: Heat, Hot Water


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How 491 Beacon St compares to other nearby properties.

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 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

Address details

NeighborhoodBack Bay
Zip code02215
TypeApartment for rent

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Rent trends in Back Bay

1-bedroom apartments at 491 Beacon St cost about 14% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Boston.

Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
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A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Boston
MonthMedian Rent
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
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Back Bay
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$3,314
December 2023$3,250
January 2024$3,300
February 2024$3,225
March 2024$3,190
April 2024$3,200
May 2024$3,125
June 2024$3,020
July 2024$3,150
August 2024$3,200
September 2024$3,382
October 2024$3,546
November 2024$3,440
December 2024$3,420
January 2025$3,420
February 2025$3,402
March 2025$3,374
April 2025$3,350
May 2025$3,420
June 2025$3,350
July 2025$3,464
August 2025$3,470
September 2025$3,527
October 2025$3,526

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Rent-to-income ratio

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Schools near 491 Beacon St

Horace Mann School for the Deaf

40 armington st

allston, MA, 2134

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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 491 Beacon 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 491 Beacon St, Boston

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

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-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

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

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