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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Central air conditioning
  • In-unit laundry
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Oversized windows
  • Gas grill
  • Professionally landscaped courtyard

Location

40 Fay St #302, Boston, MA 02118, USA|South End
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Property Overview

40 Fay St receives an impressive Zumper Expert Rating of 8.8, indicating it as a top choice for renters, primarily due to its exceptional price-value balance and superior amenities. The property excels in providing a central air conditioning system, in-unit laundry, and a professionally landscaped courtyard, among others, while also ranking highly for location with ease of access to various services and social options. Additionally, it's favorable for pet owners, remote workers, and fitness enthusiasts, highlighting the property’s versatility and community-oriented design.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 40 Fay St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 40 Fay St 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

  • Less expensive
  • Dishwasher
  • Images Available

Floor plans

Boston, MA - Apartment - $2,850.00 Available April 20261 bed1 bath$2,850 /mo1 unit availableBright and spacious 900 sq ft corner loft featuring two walls of oversized windows with beautiful tree-top views. The open-plan layout allows flexible living, dining, and bedroom areas, comfortably fitting a king sized bed. The granite island kitchen includes stainless steel appliances and bar seating, perfect for entertaining. Additional features include in-unit laundry, central air conditioning, and a dedicated garage parking space. Residents enjoy a professionally landscaped courtyard with lounge seating and a gas grill. Ideally located in Boston?s vibrant South End, just steps from Whole Foods,Markets, restaurants, fitness studios, transit, and Peter?s Park.

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Amenities for 40 Fay St

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningView

Appliances

DishwasherGarbage Disposal
In-Unit LaundryWasher and Dryer

Tech

Cable Ready

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Fitness CenterOnsite Laundry
Residents Lounge

Grounds

Assigned ParkingGarage Parking
Outdoor SpaceSwimming Pool
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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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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Building details

Property details

Year built2006
Units1
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About 40 Fay St

HomeApartments in BostonSouth End 40 Fay St

Bright and spacious 900 sq ft corner loft featuring two walls of oversized windows with beautiful tree-top views. The open-plan layout allows flexible living, dining, and bedroom areas, comfortably fitting a king sized bed. The granite island kitchen includes stainless steel appliances and bar seating, perfect for entertaining. Additional features include in-unit laundry, central air conditioning, and a dedicated garage parking space. Residents enjoy a professionally landscaped courtyard with lounge seating and a gas grill. Ideally located in Boston?s vibrant South End, just steps from Whole Foods,Markets, restaurants, fitness studios, transit, and Peter?s Park.


Year Built: 2006

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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 40 Fay St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 40 Fay St 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 40 Fay St
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.
40 Fay St 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·10A 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.
40 Fay St stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
40 Fay St 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 40 Fay St 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.
40 Fay St 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.

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 40 Fay St compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 mile away

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Rent trends in South End

1-bedroom apartments at 40 Fay St cost about 18% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in South End.

Median rents as of Mar 21 2026.
South End
Boston
A table of studio rental data trends in Boston
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$2,350
May 2024$2,360
June 2024$2,355
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
A table of studio rental data trends in South End
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$2,999
May 2024$2,947
June 2024$2,879
July 2024$3,060
August 2024$3,194
September 2024$3,279
October 2024$3,266
November 2024$2,944
December 2024$2,789
January 2025$2,767
February 2025$2,704
March 2025$2,685
April 2025$2,788
May 2025$3,003
June 2025$2,960
July 2025$2,810
August 2025$2,896
September 2025$3,136
October 2025$3,153
November 2025$2,998
December 2025$2,978
January 2026$3,071
February 2026$2,832
March 2026$2,837

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 40 Fay St #302?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$114,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $114,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,850.
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Schools near 40 Fay St

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

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

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Neighborhood

South End | Boston, MA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Lively and energetic
You’ll be in the heart of the action in this bustling and vibrant area with plenty of shopping, nightlife, and culture.

Getting around Boston near 40 Fay St #302

Walking

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

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 40 Fay St #302, Boston

Groceries

10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute 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

9/10
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

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-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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