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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Hardwood floors
  • Exposed brick
  • No smoking
  • Virtual tour
  • Heat and hot water included
  • Coin-operated laundry

Location

540 Massachusetts Ave #4, Boston, MA 02118, USA|South End

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Contact

Andrew Goldberg

Commonwealth Standard Realty Co.

(844) 432-0208 ext. 4051

Property Overview

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

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life

Amenities for 540 Massachusetts Ave #4, South End

Apartment Amenities

Hardwood Floor

Appliances

Dishwasher

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 540 Massachusetts Ave #4

HomeApartments in BostonSouth End 540 Massachusetts Ave #4, Boston, MA 02118, USA
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This listing is 15% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in South End.

Available September 1, 2026. Sunny floor-through apartment in a classic four-story brick rowhouse overlooking Chester Park. This inviting home features a spacious open-concept living area with exposed brick and hardwood floors, offering warmth, character, and an easy layout for everyday living. The kitchen is equipped with gas cooking and a dishwasher for added convenience. The apartment includes a large primary bedroom plus a smaller adjacent bedroom, ideal for a guest room, home office, or flex space. Shared coin-operated laundry is available in the building. Heat and hot water are included in the rent. Tenant pays separately metered electricity and cable/internet. Pets are negotiable. No smoking. Virtual tour available upon request. Lease terms: 12-month lease beginning September 1, 2026. First month s rent is due at move-in. Last month s rent and a security deposit equal to one month s rent are required as advance deposits. Contact us for more information or to sched


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 540 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02118, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features available
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

Address details

NeighborhoodSouth End
Zip code02118
TypeApartment for rent

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Rent trends in South End

2-bedroom apartments at 540 Massachusetts Ave #4 cost about 15% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Boston.

Median rents as of Apr 11 2026.
South End
Boston
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Boston
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$3,500
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$3,495
October 2025$3,443
November 2025$3,420
December 2025$3,474
January 2026$3,503
February 2026$3,505
March 2026$3,587
April 2026$3,600
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in South End
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$4,200
May 2024$3,991
June 2024$3,979
July 2024$4,025
August 2024$4,096
September 2024$4,165
October 2024$4,285
November 2024$4,196
December 2024$4,085
January 2025$3,974
February 2025$4,112
March 2025$4,235
April 2025$4,275
May 2025$4,220
June 2025$4,137
July 2025$4,163
August 2025$4,126
September 2025$4,090
October 2025$4,018
November 2025$4,000
December 2025$3,988
January 2026$4,080
February 2026$4,129
March 2026$4,249
April 2026$4,300

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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 540 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA.
11 months ago$3,7502 bed1 bath
11 months ago$3,7502 bed1 bath
1 year ago$4,9501 bed3 bath
1 year ago$3,1002 bed1 bath
2 years ago$4,8001 bed3 bath
8 years ago$3,6501 bed3 bath
8 years ago$3,6502 bed3 bath
8 years ago$4,2001 bed2 bath
9 years ago$2,4501 bed1 bath

Schools near 540 Massachusetts Ave #4

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

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 540 Massachusetts Ave #4

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 540 Massachusetts Ave #4, 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

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
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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Occupied

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1 Bath

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Occupied

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Occupied

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Days on market: 339
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Days on market: 3158
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Occupied

3

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,750

Listed by Andrew Goldberg
Days on market: 359
540 Mass. Ave., Unit 3 – 2 Bed / 1 Bath │ $3,750 / mo │ Available 9/1 Bright, floor-through third-floor walk-up overlooking Chester Park Highlights Rent: $3,750 / month Address: 540 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 3 Availability: Move-in on September 1 Layout: Primary bedroom: generously sized, ample closet space Secondary bedroom: cozy, ideal office or nursery Living room: central, open flow with front‐ and rear‐facing windows Kitchen & Bath: functional galley kitchen; full bath with tub/shower Building & Unit Features Floor-through unit: front exposure to Chester Park; rear exposure toward West Springfield—great cross-breeze Third-floor walk-up: classic wood-plank floors throughout Heat & Hot Water: baseboard hot-water heat provided and paid by landlord Cooling: no central A/C; window‐unit capable (tenant-supplied) Laundry: shared coin-op washer/dryer in basement (three flights down) Utilities: tenant pays separately-metered electricity only Policies & Requirements Lease term: 12 months Security deposit: one month’s rent Smoking: strictly prohibited Occupancy: no undergraduates; professional or graduate tenants preferred Pets: negotiable—complete pet application and landlord approval required with initial application

Occupied

2 Beds, 1 Bath

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1 Bath

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Listed by Andrew Goldberg Realty
Days on market: 339
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