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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Yoga studio, fitness center
  • Inner courtyard

Location

Street, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA|Medford Street - The Neck
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Management

Wadleigh & Associates, Inc.

Leasing office

(617) 826-2622

Property Overview

Aera offers a strong overall experience with an 8.5/10 Zumper rating, combining excellent value, standout amenities, and a highly convenient location. It also features a yoga studio, fitness center, and inner courtyard, with a large photo set and top-tier value per square foot adding to its appeal. It is especially well positioned for social life and pet friendliness, with nearby gathering spaces, walkability, transit access, and plenty of pet-related services.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Aera is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Aera has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Middle school nearby
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath776+ sqft$3,550–$3,850 /mo8 units available
2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath1,078+ sqft$4,600–$4,850 /mo7 units available
3BR/2.0BA3 bed2 bath1,290+ sqft$5,600–$6,900 /mo3 units available
3BR/3.0BA3 bed3 bath1,502 sqft$6,700 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Aera

Appliances

In-Unit LaundryWasher and Dryer

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Aera

HomeApartments in BostonMedford Street - The Neck Aera

Aera brings one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences to South Boston, with shared spaces that actually earn their place in your day. The rooftop deck with pergola, outdoor kitchen, and fire pit. A yoga studio, fitness center, and inner courtyard. A community room with full kitchen, bar, and electric fireplace. Bikeshare access on-site and 157 parking spaces available. Carson Beach and Castle Island are a short distance away, Broadway Street puts great restaurants and cafés within reach, and the Red Line at Broadway Station connects you to the rest of the city in minutes. At Aera, you're not near South Boston. You're in it.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Aera is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Aera has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Aera
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Aera offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Aera goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Aera receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Aera is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Aera does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Aera provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Aera is great for:

Pet owners

  • 3 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 4 pet hospitals in the area
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 8 pet supply stores near the property

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • Community gathering spaces on-site (lounges, rooftops, etc.)
  • The area has transit options
  • A bustling neighborhood

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 Aera compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 334 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 3-bedroom is 70 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away

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Rent trends in Medford Street - The Neck

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 0% higher than 1-bedrooms in Medford Street - The Neck.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Aera to be 18% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Medford Street - The Neck.

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Medford Street - The Neck
Boston
A table of studio rental data trends in Boston
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$2,400
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
June 2026$2,464
July 2026$2,443
A table of studio rental data trends in Medford Street - The Neck
MonthMedian Rent
August 2025$2,670
June 2026$2,809
July 2026$2,734

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Rent-to-income ratio

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $142,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $3,550.
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Schools near Aera

Webster Extension

548 broadway

everett, MA, 2149

PKPublic

Capic Head Start

67 crescent ave

chelsea, MA, 2150

PKPublic

Webster School

30 dartmouth st

everett, MA, 2149

PK, K-5Public
B-

ABCD South Boston Head Start

424 west broadway

south boston, MA, 2127

PKPublic

ABCD South Boston Head Start - Mercer

125 mercer st

south boston, MA, 2127

PKPublic
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Getting around Charlestown near Street

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for Street, Charlestown

Groceries

8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

9/10
Wide 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

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-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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