Highlights
- Central ac, heat
- Carpet floors
Nearby rentals
Property management
Situated in Boston’s South End, 550 Columbus Ave #1 offers a central location with convenient access to dining, transit, and city amenities, along with a layout that can work well for a range of lifestyles. Notable features include its ground-level presence, urban setting, and proximity to neighborhood conveniences, while the overall appeal comes from combining accessibility, flexibility, and a strong downtown address.
Things you’ll love
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Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Carpet |
Building
| Cats OK | Onsite Laundry |
One-time.
One-time. Refundable.
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Studio/1 bath available on Columbus ave for September 1st. Can also move-in Aug 15th, 2026 and skip 9/1. Central AC and heat. Carpet floors. No laundry (Laundromat nearby) Pets ok for additional $60/month. Move-in cost: first months rent, 1-month security deposit. Move-In Costs Fees: First Month Rent: $2,100 Security Deposit: $2,100 Application Fee: $50 Disclaimer: - Info only; verify independently; subject to change. - Viewing/inquiring does not create agency, contract, or fee obligation. - Any broker fee (if any) is owed only by the party who originally engaged the broker under a written agreement. - No offer; terms only by fully executed written lease/broker agreement. - Equal Housing Opportunity. - Contacting us is consent to related communications, as allowed by law.
How 550 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
Considerations
| Neighborhood | South End |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02118 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
studio apartments at 550 Columbus Ave #1 cost about 32% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Boston.
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| May 2026 | $2,494 |
| June 2026 | $2,464 |
| July 2026 | $2,433 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| May 2026 | $2,972 |
| June 2026 | $3,022 |
| July 2026 | $3,009 |
Can I afford to live at 550 Columbus Ave #1?
Bedrooms
StudioRent-to-income ratio
30%
$84,000/yr
| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 months ago | $2,425 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 10 months ago | $2,250 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,275 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,350 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,550 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,975 | Studio | 1 bath |
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1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,000
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,300
On-Site Laundry • Air Conditioning
Occupied
Studio
1 Bath
$1,550
Occupied
Studio
1 Bath
$1,850
On-Site Laundry • Carpet • Air Conditioning
Occupied
Studio
1 Bath
$1,975
Air Conditioning • High Ceilings
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,750
Air Conditioning
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,800
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,800
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,850
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,850
Carpet • High Ceilings
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,850
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,850
Air Conditioning • High Ceilings • Central Heat
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,850
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,850
Carpet • Air Conditioning
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,850
Air Conditioning
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,875
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,875
Air Conditioning • Carpet • Dishwasher
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,900
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,975
Air Conditioning
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,000
Carpet • Air Conditioning • Central Heat
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,000
On-Site Laundry • Carpet
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,050
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,199
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,250
High Ceilings
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,275
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,295
Air Conditioning
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,300
Air Conditioning • Hardwood Floor • Central Heat
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,400
Air Conditioning
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,500
Occupied
2 Beds
1 Bath
$2,800
Occupied
2 Beds
1 Bath
$2,800
Occupied
2 Beds
1 Bath
$3,200
Carpet • Dishwasher • High Ceilings
Occupied
2 Beds
2 Baths
$5,200
On-Site Laundry • Hardwood Floor
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