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Highlights
- Private balcony
- Prime location
- Open living space
- Large rooms
- Large windows
- Washer/dryer
Location
691 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02118, USA|Lower Roxbury
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Property Overview
Prime location, open living space, and large rooms make this address appealing for everyday comfort and convenience. Large windows, a private balcony, and in-unit washer/dryer add natural light and practical value, while the spacious layout supports flexible use.
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Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Central heat
- Covered parking
Great for
Wellness
Amenities for 691 Massachusetts Ave, Lower Roxbury
Features
| Balcony |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Microwave |
Community
| Elevator |
Services
| Package Service |
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About 691 Massachusetts Ave
AVAIL 6/1. Prime location just 2 blocks from Boston University Medical Center (BUMC) in the vibrant South End of Boston. Rare unit with private balcony! Open living space, large rooms, large windows for prime sunlight, newer-construction 1-bedroom condo. Bosch appliances, Washer/Dryer in unit, central air, and gorgeous bamboo floors. Beautifully appointed bath with large shower. Elevator building. Inviting lobby to welcome you & your guests and packages. Secure front door with Butterfly intercom. Bike rack in basement. Easy access to I-93 and Mass Pike. Near Orange, Green, Silver lines, and Mass Ave bus number 1 to Cambridge. Nearby: shopping at Prudential, huge variety of restaurants along Mass Ave and Tremont, Symphony Hall.
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 691 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02118, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Central heat
- This address offers a climate controlled environment
- Covered parking
- Garage, covered, or indoor parking is available at this address
- Elevator
- Improved accessibility features
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors
- Package service
- More secure storage for delivery
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Lower Roxbury |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02118 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Lower Roxbury
1-bedroom apartments at 691 Massachusetts Ave cost about the same as the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
Lower Roxbury
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,935 |
| 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 |
| November 2025 | $2,899 |
| December 2025 | $2,894 |
| January 2026 | $2,926 |
| February 2026 | $2,943 |
| March 2026 | $3,021 |
| April 2026 | $2,998 |
| May 2026 | $2,999 |
| June 2026 | $2,950 |
| July 2026 | $2,915 |
| August 2026 | $2,963 |
| September 2026 | $2,997 |
| October 2026 | $3,016 |
| November 2026 | $3,025 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $3,000 |
| December 2024 | $2,854 |
| January 2025 | $3,187 |
| February 2025 | $2,937 |
| March 2025 | $3,170 |
| April 2025 | $3,063 |
| May 2025 | $2,939 |
| June 2025 | $2,536 |
| July 2025 | $2,639 |
| August 2025 | $2,591 |
| September 2025 | $2,306 |
| October 2025 | $2,583 |
| November 2025 | $2,765 |
| December 2025 | $2,495 |
| January 2026 | $2,642 |
| February 2026 | $2,528 |
| March 2026 | $2,775 |
| April 2026 | $2,912 |
| May 2026 | $2,765 |
| June 2026 | $2,775 |
| July 2026 | $2,887 |
| August 2026 | $2,720 |
| September 2026 | $2,725 |
| October 2026 | $3,080 |
| November 2026 | $3,150 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 months ago | $3,000 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 7 months ago | $1,000 | 1 bed | 1 bath | |
| 1 year ago | $3,500 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 Beds, 1 Bath | 1 year ago | $3,500 | 2 bed | 1 bath | |
| 2 Beds, 1 Bath | 1 year ago | $3,800 | 2 bed | 1 bath | |
| 1 year ago | $3,100 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 2 years ago | $2,900 | 1 bed | 1 bath | |
| 2 years ago | $5,500 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2 years ago | $6,950 | 2 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 691 Massachusetts Ave
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
Neighborhood
Lower Roxbury | Boston, MA
Getting around Boston near 691 Massachusetts Ave
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
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 691 Massachusetts 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
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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