Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Boston, MA

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Founded in 1873, Massachusetts College of Art and Design prepares students from diverse backgrounds to participate in the creative economy as artists, designers, and educators as well as engage in the well-being of society. As a national leader in visual art and design education, MassArt influences contemporary culture through the creative accomplishments of its students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

An array of apartments and lofts are available for rent near MassArt’s campus in the Mission Hill, Fenway-Kenmore, South End, and Back Bay neighborhoods of Boston. Access to the MBTA makes getting around from MassArt’s campus simple.

A wide range of student groups, exhibitions, and special events contribute to the vibrant campus atmosphere at MassArt. Boston itself is a hub of a diverse and thriving art community with plenty of museums, galleries, theaters, and performance venues in addition to many other world-class amenities. Cities like Providence, Portland, and New York are all within a four-hour drive of MassArt as well.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Boston, MA is $2,814 for a studio, $3,399 for one bedroom, $4,371 for two bedrooms, and $5,789 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boston has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 537 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,814/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 701 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,399/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 980 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,371/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,238 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,789/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

91

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

86

Excellent Transit

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

78

Very Bikeable

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

Schools

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

Public

Grades PK-8

809 Students

8
out of 10

Perry Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

182 Students

8
out of 10

Manning Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

160 Students

8
out of 10

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

523 Students

7
out of 10

Otis Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

414 Students

7
out of 10

Boston Latin

Public

Grades 7-12

2,423 Students

8
out of 10

O'Bryant School Math/Science

Public

Grades 7-12

1,567 Students

8
out of 10

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

Public

Grades PK-8

809 Students

8
out of 10

Boston Latin Academy

Public

Grades 7-12

1,723 Students

7
out of 10

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

523 Students

7
out of 10

Boston Latin

Public

Grades 7-12

2,423 Students

8
out of 10

O'Bryant School Math/Science

Public

Grades 7-12

1,567 Students

8
out of 10

Boston Latin Academy

Public

Grades 7-12

1,723 Students

7
out of 10

East Boston High

Public

Grades 7-12

1,276 Students

3
out of 10

Dearborn Middle School

Public

Grades 6-12

541 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Roxbury Heritage State Park
  • Coit Observatory
  • Charles River Reservation
  • John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
  • Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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