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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Hardwood floors
  • Custom cabinetry
  • Granite countertops
  • Ample storage
  • Renovated kitchen
  • Central air

Location

242 Beacon Street #2, Boston, MA 02116, US|Back Bay

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Contact

Nathan Beck

Penrose Realty

(844) 278-2968 ext. 9319

Amenities for 242 Beacon Street #2, Back Bay

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCentral Heat
FurnishedHardwood Floor

Appliances

Dishwasher

Building

Cats OKControlled Access
Dogs OKElevator
Onsite Laundry

Services

On-Site Management
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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

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 242 Beacon Street #2

HomeApartments in BostonBack Bay 242 Beacon Street #2, Boston, MA 02116, US
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This listing is 20% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Back Bay.

Prime location waterside Beacon St renovated one-bed condo. This professionally managed building is a historic Back Bay mansion that features an elegant New York Style lobby. Ideally located in the heart of Back Bay, moments away from the Charles River, Boston Commons, Copley Square, Newbury St, The Prudential Center, and all of Back Bay’s best restaurants. Enter the unit into an open layout with a renovated kitchen with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, well-maintained appliances, and a granite breakfast bar with storage underneath. The generously sized living room has a dedicated dining area that could also be used as a second bedroom or office space. The bedroom can comfortably fit a queen-size bed and gets nice light from a picture window. This unit features hardwood floors throughout, Central Air, and ample storage throughout. Common laundry is conveniently located right outside the unit door. Nathan Beck617-216-2627****


Lease Terms
Flexible

242 Beacon Street #2 is great for:

Wellness

  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • 178 gyms or yoga centers nearby
  • On-site fitness or wellness programs
  • 75 sports facilities (like tennis courts) nearby

Pet owners

  • 4 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 6 pet grooming services nearby
  • 17 pet supply stores near the property
  • 7 pet hospitals in the area

Social life

  • 875 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 309 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • 110 local event hubs within 1 mile
  • 1113 mixed-use spaces nearby

Address details

NeighborhoodBack Bay
Zip code02116
TypeCondo for rent

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Rent trends in Back Bay

1-bedroom apartments at 242 Beacon Street #2 cost about 20% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Back Bay.

Median rents as of Jan 31 2026.
Back Bay
Boston
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Boston
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$2,803
March 2024$2,840
April 2024$2,856
May 2024$2,816
June 2024$2,800
July 2024$2,800
August 2024$2,800
September 2024$2,815
October 2024$2,890
November 2024$2,933
December 2024$2,906
January 2025$2,825
February 2025$2,831
March 2025$2,850
April 2025$2,868
May 2025$2,877
June 2025$2,850
July 2025$2,873
August 2025$2,959
September 2025$2,910
October 2025$2,900
November 2025$2,899
December 2025$2,894
January 2026$2,926
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Back Bay
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$3,225
March 2024$3,190
April 2024$3,200
May 2024$3,125
June 2024$3,020
July 2024$3,150
August 2024$3,200
September 2024$3,382
October 2024$3,546
November 2024$3,440
December 2024$3,420
January 2025$3,420
February 2025$3,402
March 2025$3,374
April 2025$3,350
May 2025$3,420
June 2025$3,350
July 2025$3,464
August 2025$3,470
September 2025$3,527
October 2025$3,514
November 2025$3,418
December 2025$3,432
January 2026$3,512

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near 242 Beacon Street #2

Horace Mann School for the Deaf

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allston, MA, 2134

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Neighborhood

Back Bay | 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 242 Beacon Street #2

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

8/10
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 242 Beacon Street #2, Boston

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

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

Cafes

8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

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

Primary schools

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

High schools

10/10
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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