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Highlights
- Dishwasher
- White cabinetry
- Gas range
- Wood-plank flooring
- Flexible layout
- Updated kitchen
Location
74 Joy St, Boston, MA 02114, USA|Beacon Hill
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Property Overview
Updated kitchen features white cabinetry, a gas range, and a dishwasher, along with wood-plank flooring that adds a polished feel. A flexible layout and well-chosen finishes make the space adaptable and functional.
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About 74 Joy St
Charming and full of character, this Beacon Hill 2-bedroom home blends historic detail with modern updates. The unit features wood-plank flooring, classic arched doorways, and an updated kitchen with marble-style quartz countertops, white cabinetry, a gas range, and a dishwasher. With a flexible layout ideal for roommates or a home office, you're perfectly positioned just steps from Charles Street shopping, the Boston Common, and MBTA transit. Laundry is in building. Schedule your tour today!
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 74 Joy St, Boston, MA 02114, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Address details
| Neighborhood | Beacon Hill |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02114 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Beacon Hill
2-bedroom apartments at 74 Joy St cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Oct 3 2026.
Beacon Hill
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $3,598 |
| May 2026 | $3,600 |
| June 2026 | $3,597 |
| July 2026 | $3,577 |
| August 2026 | $3,541 |
| September 2026 | $3,535 |
| October 2026 | $3,579 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $3,595 |
| November 2024 | $3,720 |
| December 2024 | $3,625 |
| January 2025 | $3,600 |
| February 2025 | $3,625 |
| March 2025 | $3,650 |
| April 2025 | $3,637 |
| May 2025 | $3,650 |
| June 2025 | $3,600 |
| July 2025 | $3,565 |
| August 2025 | $3,571 |
| September 2025 | $3,550 |
| October 2025 | $3,438 |
| November 2025 | $3,500 |
| December 2025 | $3,550 |
| January 2026 | $3,593 |
| February 2026 | $3,630 |
| March 2026 | $3,718 |
| April 2026 | $3,634 |
| May 2026 | $3,671 |
| June 2026 | $3,694 |
| July 2026 | $3,725 |
| August 2026 | $3,860 |
| September 2026 | $3,740 |
| October 2026 | $3,725 |
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Can I afford to live at 74 Joy St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 months ago | $3,570 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,390 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 74 Joy St
ABCD South Boston Head Start
424 west broadway
south boston, MA, 2127
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ABCD South Boston Head Start - Mercer
125 mercer st
south boston, MA, 2127
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Webster Extension
548 broadway
everett, MA, 2149
PKPublic
Capic Head Start
67 crescent ave
chelsea, MA, 2150
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Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road
333 washington st
brookline, MA, 2445
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Neighborhood
Beacon Hill | Boston, MA
Getting around Boston near 74 Joy St
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
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 74 Joy St, Boston
Groceries
10/10
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
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
3/10
At least one high school within a 30-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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Whole Foods Market
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J Pace & Son Downtown Inc
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Epic Marketplace
140 Tremont St
Deluca's Market
11 Charles St
Star Market
90 Causeway St
Target
100 Cambridge St
K M Hudson Ltd
125 Charles St
Crown Cleaners
127 Charles St
Covet Beacon Hill Inc
109 Charles St
Tibet Emporium
103 Charles St
Starbucks
222 Cambridge St
Fresh Monkee-Boston Ma
106 Cambridge St
WFM Coffee Bar
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Capitol Coffee House
122 Bowdoin St
Dunkin'
100 Cambridge St
Tip Tap Room
138 Cambridge St
The Hill Tavern
228 Cambridge St
21 Amendement
150 Bowdoin St
The 21st Amendment
150 Bowdoin St
Carrie Nation Cocktail Club
11 Beacon St
Icing on the Puck Inc
25 Temple St
Flour Bakery
209 Cambridge St
Precision Nutrient Inc
6 Beacon St
Rheumatology Associates
55 Fruit St
Beacon Hill
65 Charles St
Temple Street Park
Myrtle St. Playground
Ashburton Park
Philips St. Park
Garden
Primos Restaurant
28 Myrtle St
KMHW Inc
156 Cambridge St
Seoul-Boston
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Herrera's
11 Temple St
FLORINA PIZZERIA & PANINOTECA
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