Harbor Point
24 Oyster Bay Rd,
Boston, MA 02125
$2,575 - $4,480 | 1-3 Beds
Among all of the prestigious institutions of higher learning in the area, the University of Massachusetts Boston has the distinction of being the only public university in the city of Boston. A relatively young university, UMass Boston occupies Columbia Point, a small peninsula overlooking Boston Harbor, with the Boston HarborWalk footpath bordering the campus on three sides. The campus is a treasure trove of historical documents, serving as the home of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library as well as the Massachusetts Archives.
The area surrounding UMass Boston offers the best of both urban and coastal lifestyles. The nearby Dorchester and Upham’s Corner neighborhoods are packed with great houses, apartments, and condos to choose from, many within easy walking distance of campus (and MBTA service opens up virtually unlimited options all over the city). The beaches around Old Harbor are right next door, and you can easily kayak out to Spectacle Island when the weather is warm.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Boston, MA is $2,877 for a studio, $3,478 for one bedroom, $4,440 for two bedrooms, and $5,977 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boston has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Studio
486 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,877/month
Average Rent
1 BR
694 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,478/month
Average Rent
2 BR
964 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$4,440/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,236 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$5,977/month
Average Rent
Walker's Paradise
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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.
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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