Bay Village

Boston, MA

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Bay Village - Boston, MA

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Discover Boston’s hidden gem

Charming • Historic • Walkable • Peaceful •

Spanning just six square blocks, Bay Village is Boston’s smallest neighborhood. But this neighborhood is regarded as a hidden gem, surrounded by powerhouse neighbors like Chinatown, Back Bay, the South End, and Downtown. Bay Village is also the birthplace of literary great Edgar Allan Poe, whose memory lives on at Edgar Allan Poe Square on Boylston Street and Charles Street South.

So, what is it like to live in Bay Village? Well, the neighborhood stands out with its historic charm punctuated by well-preserved brick row houses along narrow, tree-lined streets. There are plenty of shops and restaurants in the small neighborhood, while the many cultural amenities of the Theatre District Downtown Boston are within close proximity. Convenience to I-90 and the T makes getting around from walkable Bay Village easy and perfect for any renters that are commuters.

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View from Arlington Street

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Bay Village is $3,927 for a studio, $4,960 for one bedroom, $7,617 for two bedrooms, and $9,583 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bay Village has increased by 5.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 495 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,927/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 878 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,960/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,226 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $7,617/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 712 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $9,583/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

99

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

100

Rider's Paradise

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

81

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Boston Public Garden
  • Boston African American National Historic Site
  • Boston National Historical Park
  • Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
  • Boston Children's Museum

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

Colleges

Top Apartments in Bay Village

212 Stuart St

212 Stuart St

212 Stuart St,
Boston, MA 02116

$3,995 - $22,510 | Studio - 3 Beds

100 Arlington St

100 Arlington St

100 Arlington St,
Boston, MA 02116

$4,360 | 1 Bed

100 Arlington St

100 Arlington St

100 Arlington St,
Boston, MA 02116

$4,360 | 1 Bed

212 Stuart St

212 Stuart St

212 Stuart St,
Boston, MA 02116

$4,190 | 1 Bed

99 Broadway St

99 Broadway St

99 Broadway St,
Boston, MA 02116

$4,000 | 2 Beds

0 Melrose St

0 Melrose St

0 Melrose St,
Boston, MA 02116

$2,000 | Studio

135 Clarendon St

135 Clarendon St

135 Clarendon St,
Boston, MA 02116

$3,990 | Studio

135 Clarendon St

135 Clarendon St

135 Clarendon St,
Boston, MA 02116

$5,320 | 1 Bed

135 Clarendon St

135 Clarendon St

135 Clarendon St,
Boston, MA 02116

$5,360 | 1 Bed

Houses for Rent in Bay Village

37 Winchester St

37 Winchester St,
Boston, MA 02116

3 Beds | 3.5 Baths | $4,500

37 Winchester St

37 Winchester St,
Boston, MA 02116

3 Beds | 3.5 Baths | $13,000

61 Chestnut St

61 Chestnut St,
Boston, MA 02108

6 Beds | 3.5 Baths | $20,000

230 Tremont St

230 Tremont St,
Boston, MA 02116

4 Beds | 2 Baths | $5,200

612 Columbus Ave

612 Columbus Ave,
Boston, MA 02118

4 Beds | 1 Bath | $7,900

184 Commonwealth Ave

184 Commonwealth Ave,
Boston, MA 02116

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $5,300

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Living in Bay Village

History

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Formerly known as Church Street District, Bay Village was created in the 1820s when a portion of the Back Bay was filled in to support development. As other neighborhoods were built in the same manner, the entirety of Bay Village had to be raised several inches to prevent flooding issues. This resulted in older buildings having their entrances on the second floor.

In 1942, a fire broke out at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub, killing nearly 500 people and leading to strict fire codes across the nation. In 1809, Edgar Allan Poe was born on the street now known as Charles Street South. He did not live in the area for long, as his parents, who were well-known actors in the nearby Theatre District, moved to another city less than a year later.

Theater 1, located on the northern boundary of the neighborhood, offers the closest place for performances and presentations. The floor seating features smaller couches, with each space housing a workstation and power source. The Revere Hotel in Bay Village hosts the Boston Film Festival every September.

Cost

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Renters living in Bay Village pay an average of $4,249/month to rent an apartment, compared to the Boston city average of $3,284. City dwellers exploring houses for rent in Bay Village can expect to pay anywhere from $7,000- $16,000/month. For those looking to buy, the average house is valued at $705,000, compared to the city average of $768,000.

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