51 Colonial Ave
51 Colonial Ave,
Dorchester, MA 02124
$2,825 | 2 Beds
Franklin Field South
Boston, MA
Franklin Field South - Boston, MA
Area Guide
Access to parks and Caribbean cuisine abound in this Boston neighborhood.
Commuter
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Nature
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Convenient
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Urban
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Bordering Mattapan and Dorchester, Franklin Park South maintains access to plenty of parks. Among the nearby parks are Harambee Park and Franklin Park, the largest park in Boston, which houses the Franklin Park Zoo, William J. Devine Golf Course, and White Stadium. Franklin Park South is also home to a host of Caribbean cuisine. Try local favorites Ali’s Roti, Flames, Taste of Eden, and fusion Nu Flav, for a taste of the tropics in New England.
Its prime location serves the neighborhood well, with convenient access to amenities such as the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
Franklin Park South is just minutes from Downtown Boston and major universities. With access to two MBTA stations and I-93, getting around from Franklin Park South is a breeze.
Rent Trends
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Franklin Field South is $1,285 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Franklin Field South has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
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2 BR
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410 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,285/month
Average Rent
Transportation
69
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
64
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
62
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
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
- Franklin Park Zoo
- Lower Neponset River Trail
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
- Dorchester Shores Reservation
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† 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.