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 March 2025, the average apartment rent in Boston, MA is $2,835 for a studio, $3,416 for one bedroom, $4,395 for two bedrooms, and $5,882 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boston has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 536 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,835/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 701 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,416/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 978 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,395/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,239 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,882/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

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

78

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

7
out of 10

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

523 Students

7
out of 10

Bradley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

289 Students

7
out of 10

Perry Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

182 Students

7
out of 10

Otis Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

414 Students

6
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

7
out of 10

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

523 Students

7
out of 10

Boston Latin Academy

Public

Grades 7-12

1,723 Students

6
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

6
out of 10

East Boston High

Public

Grades 7-12

1,276 Students

3
out of 10

Quincy Upper School

Public

Grades 6-12

530 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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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.