Orient Heights

Boston, MA

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Orient Heights - Boston, MA

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A historic neighborhood near Downtown Boston and Boston Logan International Airport

Historic Public Transportation Great Location Up-and-Coming Commuter

Located just five miles from Downtown Boston, Orient Heights is a historic neighborhood in East Boston. The neighborhood rests on top of a hill and features charming Colonial and Victorian-style houses, along with apartments, condos, and townhomes for rent at various price points. Although Orient Heights maintains a quaint charm, the neighborhood is being revitalized with several redevelopment projects already happening in full swing. Residents enjoy having access to parks and beaches like Belle Isle Marsh Reservation and Orient Heights Beach. Great for commuters and frequent travelers, Orient Heights has several subway stations and is three miles from Boston Logan International Airport.

Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

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Good Transit

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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
  • Revere Beach Reservation
  • New England Aquarium
  • Boston National Historical Park
  • Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Military Bases

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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† 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.