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78 W School St78 W School St, Boston, MA 02129, USA
Apartment for rent
| Monthly rent | $4,378–$4,868The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply. |
|---|---|
| Beds | 2 |
| Baths | 2 |
| Sqft | 1,039–1,148 |
5+ Days Ago
2 Bed 2 bath unit
Address details
| Units | 16 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 3 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 02129 |
Units
78 W School St, Boston, MA
78 W School St Boston, MA
Available
305
2 Beds
2 Baths
$4,378
Available
404
2 Beds
2 Baths
$4,571
Available
509
2 Beds
2 Baths
$4,868
Amenities for 78 W School St
Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.
Building
- Fitness Center
- Roof Deck
- Residents Lounge
- Garage Parking
Unit Amenities
- Hardwood Floor
Policies at 78 W School St
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Garage Parking
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 78 W School St
Enjoy city living at its finest at 78 W School St in Boston's historic Thompson Square - Bunker Hill neighborhood! This intimate 16-unit property offers spacious 2-bedroom floorplans, ranging in size from 1039 to 1148 square feet. Residents can take advantage of a range of amenities, including on-site laundry, secure entry, and convenient trash removal. Stay active with access to a nearby fitness center and enjoy the outdoors in the community's charming courtyard. Plus, with its prime location, you'll be just steps away from all that Boston has to offer. With only a few active units, don't miss your chance to make this property your home!
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Address details
| Units | 16 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 3 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 02129 |
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 78 W School St, Boston, MA 02129, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
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Rent trends in Boston
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 78 W School St #404 to be 13% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Thompson Square - Bunker Hill.
Median rents as of May 30 2026.
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $2,350 |
| July 2024 | $2,390 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,500 |
| July 2024 | $1,500 |
| August 2024 | $1,450 |
| September 2024 | $1,375 |
| October 2024 | $1,429 |
| November 2024 | $1,500 |
| December 2024 | $1,500 |
| January 2025 | $1,500 |
| February 2025 | $1,250 |
| March 2025 | $1,500 |
| April 2025 | $1,500 |
| May 2025 | $1,500 |
| June 2025 | $1,375 |
| July 2025 | $1,500 |
| August 2025 | $1,500 |
| September 2025 | $1,500 |
| October 2025 | $1,500 |
| November 2025 | $1,500 |
| December 2025 | $1,500 |
| January 2026 | $1,500 |
| February 2026 | $1,500 |
| March 2026 | $2,512 |
| April 2026 | $3,025 |
| May 2026 | $3,021 |
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Can I afford to live at 78 W School St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income
$182,840/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $182,840 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $4,571.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 months ago | $4,658 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $4,639 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $4,448 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $4,465 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $3,544 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $4,724 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $3,997 | 1 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $3,704 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 months ago | $3,705 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 78 W School St #404
Webster Extension
548 broadway
everett, MA, 2149
PKPublic
Capic Head Start
67 crescent ave
chelsea, MA, 2150
PKPublic
ABCD South Boston Head Start
424 west broadway
south boston, MA, 2127
PKPublic
Webster School
30 dartmouth st
everett, MA, 2149
PK, K-5Public
B-
ABCD South Boston Head Start - Mercer
125 mercer st
south boston, MA, 2127
PKPublic
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Getting around Boston near 78 W School St
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 78 W School St, Boston
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
9/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
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
8/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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Boston Garden Pro Shop
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Kids Foot Locker
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WFM Coffee Bar
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Dunkin'
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Watermark Donuts
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Zume's Coffee House
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Starbucks
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99 Restaurants
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Warren Tavern Restaurant
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Koullshi Lounge
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Tangierino Brassserie
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Waverly Kitchen & Bar
231 Bunker Hill St
La Saison
221 Main St
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
40 Warren St
Fresh Ideas Inc
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Tatte Bakery & Cafe Cambridge Crossing
210 Jacobs St
Mori
500 Rutherford Ave
Peter Looney Park
Playground
Thompson Square
Playground
Galvin Memorial Park
99 Restaurants
31 Austin St
Whole Foods Market
27 Austin St
Dunkin'
11 Austin St
Watermark Donuts
5 Austin St
Zume's Coffee House
221 Main St
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