Fenway

Boston, MA

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Fenway - Boston, MA

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Colleges Universities Baseball History Walkable Green Space

Tree-filled, historic, and packed with educational opportunity, there's no other neighborhood quite like Fenway. The neighborhood may be most well-known for its titular attraction, Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. However, the area is also renowned for its sprawling greenspace. The name "Fenway" refers to the neighborhood’s lush parkway and tree-filled paths that wind lazily through the area, forming part of Frederick Law Olmsted’s “Emerald Necklace Plan” (a chain of parks throughout Boston). The Fenway opened in 1876, and its route includes the Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Steward Gardner Museum.

Fenway is filled with an abundance of students, as the area offers a convenient commute to several colleges and universities: Simmons College, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science, Harvard Medical School, Berklee College of Music, Northeastern University, Wheelock College, Boston University, and Emmanuel College are all packed into Fenway. Directly across the Charles River from Fenway is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and Harvard University is two miles north of Fenway.

While this neighborhood is perfect for a young demographic in search of educational opportunity, the job market is also hot for renters looking to settle down in Fenway. Of course, the crown jewel of Fenway is Fenway Park. As the oldest ballpark in MLB, Fenway Park dates back to 1911 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Explore the Neighborhood

Jillian's is a popular bowling alley behind Fenway Park

Historic Fenway Park opened in 1912

Cheer on the Boston Red Sox

Baseball fans at Fenway Park

Aerial view of Fenway Park

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Fenway is $2,692 for a studio, $3,444 for one bedroom, $4,447 for two bedrooms, and $5,419 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fenway has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 504 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,692/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 664 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,444/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 897 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,447/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,000 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,419/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

96

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

96

Rider's Paradise

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

92

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Charles River Reservation
  • Coit Observatory
  • Roxbury Heritage State Park
  • Boston Public Garden
  • John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Renters living in Fenway pay an average of $3,818/month to rent an apartment, compared to the Boston city average of $3,284. City dwellers exploring houses for rent in Fenway can expect to pay around $3,500/month. For those looking to buy, the average house is valued at $694,000, compared to the city average of $768,000.

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