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Highlights

  • In-unit laundry
  • Modern living
  • Gas heating
  • Well-designed layout
  • Spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit

Location

20 Howell St, Boston, MA 02125, USA|Columbia Point
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Property Overview

20 Howell St. offers a spacious, well-designed 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom layout with modern living features like in-unit laundry and gas heating, delivering strong overall value. Highly rated for price, location, and amenities, it provides an impressive standard of living with excellent access to top-rated elementary, middle, and high schools nearby. The listing’s detailed, transparent information further supports its solid expert rating and reliability for renters.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 20 Howell St. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 20 Howell 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

  • Middle school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby

Floor plans

3 Bed 1 Bath3 bed1 bath

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About 20 Howell St.

HomeApartments in BostonColumbia Point 20 Howell St.

Discover this spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit located on the third floor, featuring in-unit laundry for your convenience. Enjoy the warmth of gas heating and a well-designed layout that maximizes space and comfort, perfect for modern living.


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 20 Howell St. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 20 Howell 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 20 Howell 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.
20 Howell 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 20 Howell St. is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
20 Howell 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 20 Howell 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.
20 Howell 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 20 Howell St. compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.1 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away

Considerations

No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers

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Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
Columbia Point
Boston
A table of studio rental data trends in Boston
MonthMedian 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
June 2026$2,470
A table of studio rental data trends in Columbia Point
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$2,466
July 2024$2,476
August 2024$2,421
September 2024$2,396
October 2024$2,410
November 2024$2,338
December 2024$2,394
January 2025$2,451
February 2025$2,376
March 2025$2,403
April 2025$2,418
May 2025$2,598
June 2025$2,652
July 2025$2,577
August 2025$2,519
September 2025$2,555
October 2025$2,470
November 2025$2,437
December 2025$2,314
January 2026$2,235
February 2026$2,284
March 2026$2,448
April 2026$2,424
May 2026$2,480

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Getting around Boston near 20 Howell St

Walking

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

Driving

5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

6/10
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 20 Howell St, Boston

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

9/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Wide 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 10-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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