Columbia Flats
1258 Massachusetts Ave,
Dorchester, MA 02125
$2,600 - $3,500 | 1-2 Beds
Uphams Corner
Dorchester, MA
Uphams Corner - Dorchester, MA
Area Guide
A friendly community on the north side of the Dot
Walkable
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Diverse
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MBTA
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Public Transportation
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Rail Service
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UMass Boston
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University
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Bicycle-Friendly
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People love living in Dorchester, and the Uphams Corner-Jones Hill section is no exception. Just a couple of blocks west of the University of Massachusetts Boston, Upham's Corner is a historic neighborhood located in Dorchester, roughly three miles south of Downtown Boston. The neighborhood is mostly residential, full of big, beautiful houses and several lush public parks. The northwest corner of the neighborhood contains a cluster of shops, cafes, and other businesses, as well as the Strand Theatre, a historic, beautifully restored performing arts venue.
Upham's Corner contains the oldest house in Boston, the James Blake House, built in 1661. It is also the location of the Dorchester North Burying Ground, dating back to 1633 and containing some of Dorchester's most famous founding citizens, including William Stoughton -- the Chief Justice during the Salem witch trials of 1692. This burial ground also contains 40 unknown Revolutionary War soldiers.
Upham's Corner is very walkable and bicycle-friendly with dedicated bike lanes. Mass transit is also available with MBTA. The train is available from the Uphams Corner station, located off Dudley Street. In addition to UMass Boston, Upham's Corner is convenient to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, Joe Moakley Park, the historic Strand Theater, Carson Beach, and Harbor Walk.
Rent Trends
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Uphams Corner is $1,674 for a studio, $1,495 for one bedroom, $1,754 for two bedrooms, and $1,999 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Uphams Corner has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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496 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,674/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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620 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,495/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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786 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,754/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,071 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,999/month
Average Rent
Transportation
86
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
66
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
61
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Dorchester Shores Reservation
- Lower Neponset River Trail
- Franklin Park Zoo
- Roxbury Heritage State Park
- Squantum Point Park
Commuter Rail
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.
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