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Highlights
- Dishwasher
- Modern kitchen
- Open floor plan
- Spacious living room
- Granite counters
- Fully applianced kitchen
Location
578 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118, USA|South End
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Property Overview
A modern kitchen with granite counters, dishwasher, and fully applianced setup pairs with an open floor plan and spacious living room for a functional, comfortable layout. Nearby cultural venues, mixed-use spaces, theaters, and restaurants support an active social scene, while a top-rated high school is close by.
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High school nearby
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About 578 Columbus Ave
Bright, Spacious, Student Friendly, 1st Floor, 4BR/2BA in the South End! Perfect for NEU Students and Young Professionals! This sun-filled offering features high ceilings, exposed brick accents, an open floor plan, a spacious living room, four equal bedrooms, a modern, fully applianced kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliance package, dishwasher, disposal and microwave, two modern baths, laundry on site, parking for rent and H/HW included! BROKER FEE PAID BY LL!
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 578 Columbus Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.1 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | South End |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02118 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in South End
4-bedroom apartments at 578 Columbus Ave cost about 20% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Aug 8 2026.
South End
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $4,650 |
| September 2024 | $4,736 |
| October 2024 | $4,746 |
| November 2024 | $5,110 |
| December 2024 | $5,350 |
| January 2025 | $5,187 |
| February 2025 | $5,125 |
| March 2025 | $5,000 |
| April 2025 | $5,000 |
| May 2025 | $4,934 |
| June 2025 | $4,837 |
| July 2025 | $4,800 |
| August 2025 | $4,800 |
| September 2025 | $4,800 |
| October 2025 | $4,798 |
| November 2025 | $5,020 |
| December 2025 | $5,548 |
| January 2026 | $5,639 |
| February 2026 | $5,378 |
| March 2026 | $5,220 |
| April 2026 | $5,199 |
| May 2026 | $5,078 |
| June 2026 | $4,962 |
| July 2026 | $4,850 |
| August 2026 | $4,800 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $4,848 |
| September 2024 | $3,160 |
| October 2024 | $2,802 |
| November 2024 | $7,095 |
| December 2024 | $7,500 |
| January 2025 | $6,537 |
| February 2025 | $6,400 |
| March 2025 | $6,200 |
| April 2025 | $5,887 |
| May 2025 | $6,244 |
| June 2025 | $4,937 |
| July 2025 | $6,400 |
| January 2026 | $6,800 |
| February 2026 | $7,114 |
| March 2026 | $7,035 |
| April 2026 | $5,875 |
| May 2026 | $6,170 |
| June 2026 | $6,137 |
| July 2026 | $5,937 |
| August 2026 | $5,575 |
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Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 578 Columbus Ave
ABCD South Boston Head Start - Mercer
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ABCD South Boston Head Start
424 west broadway
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22 elm hill ave
dorchester, MA, 2121
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333 washington st
brookline, MA, 2445
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ABCD Allston Head Start
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
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Neighborhood
South End | Boston, MA
Getting around Boston near 578 Columbus Ave
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
8/10
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 578 Columbus Ave, Boston
Groceries
9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
10/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-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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Slay Apparel Co
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Black-Off the Rack Custom LTHR
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Cycle Fashion
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WellSky Clothing Ltd
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Dunkin'
434 Massachusetts Ave
Render Coffee
563 Columbus Ave
Farmer Horse Coffee
374 Massachusetts Ave
Kung Fu Tea
334 Massachusetts Ave
Dunkin'
616 Massachusetts Ave
Ilona
783 Tremont St
Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen
604 Columbus Ave
SRV Boston
569 Columbus Ave
Wally's Cafe Jazz Club
427 Massachusetts Ave
Five Horses Tavern
535 Columbus Ave
Chocolee Chocolates
83 Pembroke St
Flour Bakery
1595 Washington St
Oakleaf Cakes Bake Shop
12 Westland Ave
Flour Bakery + Cafe
30 Dalton St
Eataly
800 Boylston Street
Worcester St Garden
Worcester St. Playground
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Douglas Courtyard
Chester Park
Middle East & Zuzu Restaurant & Nightclub Take Out Reservati
472 Massachusetts Ave
New York Pizza-South End
435 Massachusetts Ave
Mida
782 Tremont St
Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen
604 Columbus Ave
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