221 Massachusetts Ave
221 Massachusetts Ave,
Boston, MA 02115
$2,580 | 1 Bed
Biking along the Charles River, strolling around the Fens, walking to Red Sox games—it’s easy to see why Kenmore is one of Boston’s most sought-after communities. Boston University’s campus dominates the western half of the neighborhood, making it an ideal spot for students to find apartments (Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory are very close by as well).
Fenway Park is just a few blocks away, making it quick and easy to walk to the legendary stadium and the bars and restaurants surrounding it. The endless shopping and dining of Back Bay are a short walk to the east as well, and convenient access to the Massachusetts Turnpike and multiple MBTA rail stations makes it easy to reach anywhere in the region.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Kenmore is $1,940 for a studio, $2,245 for one bedroom, $3,241 for two bedrooms, and $4,252 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kenmore has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Studio
106 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,940/month
Average Rent
1 BR
388 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,245/month
Average Rent
2 BR
108 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,241/month
Average Rent
3 BR
401 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$4,252/month
Average Rent
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
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.
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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.