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78 W School St78 W School St, Boston, MA 02129, USA
Apartment for rent
| Monthly rent | $4,297–$4,942The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost. |
|---|---|
| Beds | 2 |
| Baths | 2 |
| Sqft | 959–1,128 |
78 W School St78 W School St, Boston, MA 02129, USA
Apartment for rent
| Monthly rent | $4,297–$4,942The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost. |
|---|---|
| Beds | 2 |
| Baths | 2 |
| Sqft | 959–1,128 |
Updated 5+ Days Ago
2 Bed 2 bath unit
Address details
| Units | 24 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 6 |
| Neighborhood | |
| City | |
| Zip code | 02129 |
Units
78 W School St, Boston, MA
78 W School St Boston, MA
Available
501
2 Beds
2 Baths
$4,297
Available
405
2 Beds
2 Baths
$4,554
Available
505
2 Beds
2 Baths
$4,589
Available
404
2 Beds
2 Baths
$4,611
Available
408
2 Beds
2 Baths
$4,712
Available
216
2 Beds
2 Baths
$4,942
Amenities for 78 W School St
Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.
Building
- Residents Lounge
- Roof Deck
- Garage Parking
- Fitness Center
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
Live at 78 W School St in the heart of Boston's Thompson Square - Bunker Hill neighborhood! This intimate 16-unit property offers a unique 2-bedroom floorplan, with units ranging in size from 1039 to 1148 square feet. Residents can enjoy a range of amenities, including on-site laundry, secure entry, and convenient trash removal. Additional perks include a beautiful courtyard and extra storage options. One of the standout features of this property is its prime location, putting you j away from the best of Boston. With only a few active units, don't miss your chance to make this charming property your home!
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Address details
| Units | 24 |
|---|---|
| Units available | 6 |
| 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 miles away
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 82 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 miles away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Priced higher than average
- Some 1-bedrooms here are $559 more than the median rent in this area
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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 #505 to be 16% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Thompson Square - Bunker Hill.
Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $2,443 |
| August 2026 | $2,496 |
| September 2026 | $2,500 |
| October 2026 | $2,500 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| June 2026 | $2,858 |
| July 2026 | $3,031 |
| August 2026 | $3,047 |
| September 2026 | $3,051 |
| October 2026 | $2,938 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 78 W School St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
Slide to adjust the percentage of your monthly income you are willing to spend on rent.
The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income
$183,560/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $183,560 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $4,589.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This month | $5,022 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| Last month | $3,832 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $4,354 | 1 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 8 months ago | $4,465 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 8 months ago | $4,448 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 8 months ago | $4,639 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 9 months ago | $4,608 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 9 months ago | $3,997 | 1 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 9 months ago | $3,704 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 78 W School St #505
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
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
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
9/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional 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
9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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