North End Boston

Boston, MA

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North End Boston - Boston, MA

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Walk in the footsteps of Paul Revere.

Historic Tourism Walkable Restaurants Shops Downtown

The North End of Boston occupies the northeastern corner of the city beyond Washington Street and Columbus Circle. It is the city’s oldest residential neighborhood and comes with a rich history. Boston’s “Little Italy” has undergone some serious growth and modernization over the decades. Once home to revolutionary heroes such as Paul Revere, the area now draws new residents, young professionals, retirees, and tourists. Residents’ pride in this neighborhood is almost tangible – locals love North End and show it every summer during Feast season, a few weeks span of parades, music, dancing, and street food, all in celebration of North End and historic Italian Saints.

While this neighborhood is admittedly very tourist-heavy, the resulting revenue keeps the economy booming. Residents are still able to live, work, and play like normal. North End is less than a mile from Downtown Boston, making work commutes a breeze. Additionally, a wealth of public transportation helps locals in and out of the city without the inconvenience of traffic jams and metered parking.

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Historic North End

A statue of Paul Revere, commemorating North End’s history

Overlooking Boston's beautiful skyline

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in North End Boston is $2,247 for a studio, $3,192 for one bedroom, $4,431 for two bedrooms, and $6,669 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North End Boston has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 498 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,247/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 650 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,192/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 897 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,431/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,425 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $6,669/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

100

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.

87

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Reviews of North End Boston - Boston, MA

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4.8 2 Reviews

Current Resident

2 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

Not enough parking; restaurants have taken most of the available street parking; the city charged the restaurants thousands of dollars but didn't use that money to do anything for the residents of the neighborhood.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Boston National Historical Park
  • New England Aquarium
  • Boston African American National Historic Site
  • Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
  • Museum of Science

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Living in North End Boston

Cost

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Renters living in North End pay an average of $3,135/month to rent an apartment, compared to the Boston city average of $3,300. City dwellers exploring houses for rent in North End can expect to pay around $3,600/month. For those looking to buy, the average house is valued at $752,000, compared to the city average of $768,000.

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