Franklin Field North

Boston, MA

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Franklin Field North - Boston, MA

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Boston neighborhood featuring the biggest park in the city.

Nature Walkable Commuter Family-friendly

Franklin Field North is home to the biggest park in Boston, Franklin Park. A designated Boston Landmark by the Boston Landmarks Commission, Franklin Park contains the Franklin Park Zoo, William J. Devine Golf Course, and White Stadium in addition to numerous athletic areas, walking trails, and playgrounds.

Franklin Field North residents also enjoy several smaller parks and playgrounds scattered throughout the neighborhood. Non-profit organizations such as Dorchester Arts Collaborative and Gilbert Albert Community Center encourage locals to participate in the arts and newcomers to engage in the community, respectively. Franklin Field North boasts many local markets and restaurants serving international fare.

Neighboring Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, and Downtown Boston, there is no shortage of things to do around Franklin Field North. Commuting from Franklin Field North is easy with access to major highways, multiple bus routes, and the MBTA Commuter Rail. Just seven miles south of Boston Logan International Airport, traveling from Franklin Field North is a breeze.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Franklin Field North is $1,598 for a studio, $1,380 for one bedroom, $1,691 for two bedrooms, and $2,297 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Franklin Field North has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 501 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,598/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 605 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,380/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 857 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,691/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,186 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,297/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

74

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

74

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

67

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Franklin Park Zoo
  • Lower Neponset River Trail
  • Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Roxbury Heritage State Park
  • Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.