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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Grilling stations
  • Quartz countertops
  • Resident lounge
  • Fire pits
  • City views
  • Wood flooring

Location

21 W 2nd St, Boston, MA 02127, USA|D Street - West Broadway
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Charlesgate Property Management LLC

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(978) 986-8327

Property Overview

Zero Athens offers strong overall value with a Zumper Expert Rating of 7.8/10, highlighted by excellent scores for price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness. Residents can enjoy an active social scene with hundreds of nearby restaurants and event hubs, as well as walkable, transit-accessible surroundings with abundant parks that support environmental sustainability. On-site features like grilling stations, fire pits, a resident lounge, quartz countertops, wood flooring, and city views further enhance everyday living.

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

7.8
Very Good
Zero Athens is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
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Great for

  • Eco living
  • Social life

Floor plans

StudiosStudio1 bath451 sqft$2,700–$3,125 /mo8 units availableNow offering up to one month free on select leases! Zero Athens features studio, one, and three-bedroom apartments in a new 55 unit pet-friendly building in the heart of South Boston. The location is unmatched. The MBTA station is just outside your door and you can easily travel into the heart of the city in no time. Inside each unit you'll find an exceptional level of finish with custom closets, built-in storage, quartz countertops, wood flooring, and high end appliances throughout. Our community amenities include a resident lounge with kitchenette and dining area, private work pods, community-wide Wi-Fi, and spacious roof deck with city views, fire pits and grilling stations. If you're looking for an apartment that's a cut above the rest, in a location that has it all, welcome home to Zero Athens.
1 bed/ 1 bath1 bed1 bath700 sqft$3,600 /mo1 unit availableZero Athens features studio, one, and three-bedroom apartments in a new 55 unit pet-friendly building in the heart of South Boston. The location is unmatched. The MBTA station is just outside your door and you can easily travel into the heart of the city in no time. Inside each unit you'll find an exceptional level of finish with custom closets, built-in storage, quartz countertops, wood flooring, and high end appliances throughout. Our community amenities include a resident lounge with kitchenette and dining area, private work pods, community-wide Wi-Fi, and spacious roof deck with city views, fire pits and grilling stations. If you're looking for an apartment that's a cut above the rest, in a location that has it all, welcome home to Zero Athens.

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Amenities for Zero Athens

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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One-time.

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One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Zero Athens

HomeApartments in BostonD Street - West Broadway Zero Athens

Zero Athens features studio, one, and three-bedroom apartments in a brand new 55-unit pet-friendly building in the heart of South Boston. The location is unmatched. The MBTA station is just outside your door and you can easily walk or ride into the heart of the city in no time. Inside each unit, you'll find an exceptional level of finish with custom closets, built-in storage, quartz countertops, wood flooring, and high-end appliances throughout. Our community amenities include a resident lounge with a kitchenette and dining area, private work pods, community-wide Wi-Fi, and a spacious roof deck with city views and grilling stations. Plus, Zero Athens offers a car share program with a $100 driving credit included! If you're looking for an apartment that's a cut above the rest, in a location that has it all, welcome home to Zero Athens.


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.
7.8
/10
Very Good
Zero Athens is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated Zero Athens
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, Zero Athens is a great option for renters looking for apartments in D Street - West Broadway. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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, Zero Athens 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.
Zero Athens 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 Zero Athens does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Zero Athens is great for:

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • 156 parks within a mile

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 761 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • 96 local event hubs within 1 mile

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 Zero Athens compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
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Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in D Street - West Broadway

Studio apartments at Zero Athens cost about 19% less than the average rent price for studios in D Street - West Broadway.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 10% lower than 1-bedrooms in D Street - West Broadway.

Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
D Street - West Broadway
Boston
A table of studio rental data trends in Boston
MonthMedian Rent
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
April 2026$2,500
A table of studio rental data trends in D Street - West Broadway
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$3,114
June 2024$3,109
July 2024$3,106
August 2024$3,115
September 2024$3,117
October 2024$2,990
November 2024$2,905
December 2024$2,957
January 2025$3,025
February 2025$2,954
March 2025$2,933
April 2025$3,008
May 2025$3,167
June 2025$3,169
July 2025$3,104
August 2025$3,133
September 2025$3,187
October 2025$3,219
November 2025$3,120
December 2025$3,051
January 2026$2,984
February 2026$2,931
March 2026$3,117
April 2026$3,318

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Schools near Zero Athens

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

Webster Extension

548 broadway

everett, MA, 2149

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Getting around Boston near 21 W 2nd St

Walking

10/10
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

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 21 W 2nd St, Boston

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

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

Cafes

9/10
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 10-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

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

Nightlife

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

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