There is a good reason why the Fenway- Symphony area of Boston is such a great place to live. In essence, it is home to an amazing amount of activity and culture. There is literally something interesting to do for everyone in this magical part of Boston. For example, you can catch a Red Sox game at the historic Fenway Park during baseball season. You can spend some time at one of Boston’s two (2) world renowned art museums. The Fenway- Symphony area is home to both the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
If classical music is your thing, check out the Boston Pops and or Boston Symphony Orchestra at Boston Symphony Hall. Do you like to go clubbing? If you answered yes to this question, then you need to check out Lansdowne Street, which is located directly behind Fenway Park’s Green Monster. The Fenway- Symphony area of Boston is also full of wonderful restaurants, clubs, movie theaters, and shopping. You will never run out of fun and interesting activities. That is why millions of people from all over the country and all over the world visit the Fenway- Symphony area of Boston each and every year.
The good news is that you don’t need to imagine what it’s like to live here, you can actually do it. There are plenty of Fenway apartments and Symphony apartments available that meet various price ranges, so moving to the Fenway- Symphony area of Boston may not be as expensive as you think. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has driven real estate prices down quite a bit, so you may even find a great deal on the perfect apartment.
So where exactly in Boston is the Fenway- Symphony area?
This amazing neighborhood includes the areas bound by Massachusetts Ave to the East, the Mass Pike to the North, Hunting Ave to the South, and Louis Prang Street to the West. It is also home to some of the world’s most prestigious colleges and universities. For example, Northeastern University, Berklee College, New England Conservatory, Boston Conservatory, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Simmons College, Emmanuel College, The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Massachusetts College of Art are all located in the Fenway- Symphony area. When people refer to the Fenway area, it typically includes the Kenmore area and T stop as well!
If you enjoy spending your time outside, the Back Bay Fens is calling your name. It is part of the Emerald Necklace, which is the park system that was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead. The Fens is an excellent place to take a walk, sit in the sun, or play sports. You can also take a nice stroll through the Victory Gardens to see the beautiful flowers and vegetables that are grown by the residents of that neighborhood.
There is plenty of public transportation available in the Fenway- Symphony area of Boston. For example, you will find the E Train of the Green Line or the #39 Bus along Huntington Ave, or the B,C, and D Trains of the Green Line and Bus #55 that serves West Fenway. There are other public transportation access points that can be found on Mass Ave and the Ruggles Stops of the Orange Line T, along with the #1 Bus that services Mass Ave.
What about parking?
If you own an automobile and use it on a regular basis, be prepared to pay for a parking spot. Although there are some free parking spots for residents who have a residential parking sticker, they are few and far between and get taken up rather quickly. If you do decide to rent to buy a parking space, you need to keep in mind that Boston parking spaces are in high demand. The good news is that Boston Pads can help you find the perfect parking space in Boston. Now that we have covered the various aspects of what the Fenway- Symphony area of Boston has to offer, it is time to show you the top ten (10) apartments in this incredible neighborhood. They are all equally great for different reasons, so the following list is not ranking them from 1 to 10, we just need a starting point and an ending point for the list.
3 Bedroom Apartment in Fenway
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath
$4,200
Beautiful new renovations. No broker FEE and One Month Rent FREE! This spacious 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms apartment includes on street parking, laundry in the unit, and hardwood floors. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator. Cats are OK. Heat and hot water included.
Although this apartment is above the average 3-bedroom 2-bathroom median price for apartments in the Fenway- Symphony area, there are some desirable amenities included with the lease. In addition, you need to consider the condition, location and size of the unit. Contact us today before it’s gone.
3 Bedroom Apartment in Symphony
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath
$4,050
Cats and Dogs are OK. This 3-bedroom 2-bathroom apartment has central air conditioning, hardwood floors, a living room, dining room, and storage space. There is a microwave and refrigerator in the kitchen. Heat and hot water are included. There is laundry in the common area and street and garage parking are available. Enjoy the patio in the outdoor courtyard space.
Although this apartment is above the median price for 3-bedroom 2-bathroom apartments in the Symphony neighborhood of Boston, the unit does include some utilities. When you give consideration to the fact that having them included in the rent will actually save you money overall. Hurry up and contact us about this unit before it’s gone.
Two Bedroom Apartment in Symphony
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath
$3,720
Pets are OK. Central air conditioning and hardwood floors are only a few of the amenities of this 2-bedroom 1-bathroom unit. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, disposal, microwave, refrigerator, and an electric stove. Heat is included, and there is laundry machine in the unit. Garage parking is available.
Although this apartment is above the median price for 2-bedroom 1-bathroom apartment in the Fenway- Symphony neighborhood of Boston, the unit does include some utilities. When you give consideration to the fact that having them included in the rent will actually save you money overall. The above average rent can also be attributed to the additional amenities that this unit has to offer. You also need to consider the condition, location, and size as factors in the monthly rent price. Hurry up and contact us about this unit before it’s gone.
Six Bedroom Apartment in Symphony
6 Bedroom, 2 Bath
$8,000
If you’ve been looking for an apartment with lots of bedrooms, then your search is now over. This 6-bedroom, 2- bathroom apartment includes an open kitchen with dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator, and electric stove. Both heat and hot water are included. Enjoy the decorative fireplace, hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, and laundry in the basement.
This apartment is rather unique in size. In fact, there is no data regarding median rent averages for 6-bedroom units in the Symphony neighborhood. Please contact us today before the apartment is rented.
Two Bedroom Apartment in Fenway
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$3,150
Both heat and hot water are included with your monthly rent. This unit includes a refrigerator in the kitchen, hardwood floors, and a laundry room in the basement. There is a walk-in glass and tile shower in the recently updated bathroom. Plenty of space.
Even though this until is above the median price for 2-bedroom 1-bathroom apartment in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston, the apartment does include some utilities. When you give consideration to the fact that having them included in the rent will actually save you money overall. The above average rent can also be attributed to the additional amenities that this unit has to offer. You also need to consider the condition, location, and size as factors in the monthly rent price. Don’t delay, contact us today because this apartment will rent fast.
3 Bedroom Apartment in Symphony
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath
$3,900
This luxury apartment has beautiful hardwood floors throughout, and an absolutely gorgeous gourmet kitchen. The built-in dishwasher, stove, microwave, and refrigerator are just the start. This open kitchen not only has granite countertops, it also has an island with a granite top. Talk about luxury. There is a laundry room in the building as well.
Believe it or not this amazing apartment is actually less expensive than the median price for 3-bedroom 2-bathroom apartments in the Symphony neighborhood. Please contact us immediately before this one is rented.
1 Bedroom Apartment in Symphony
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,825
No FEE! Hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen includes a dishwasher and stove and newer cabinets and countertops. There is tile in the bathroom and fresh paint on the walls. This apartment is both comfortable and clean.
This unit is actually priced nearly 16% below the median average rent for 1-bedroom 1-bathroom apartments in the Fenway neighborhood. We highly suggest that you book an appointment to see it today before someone else rents it.
3 Bedroom Apartment in Symphony
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$4,800
Pets are OK! The open gourmet kitchen includes granite countertops, dishwasher, refrigerator, and a gas stove. Other amenities include hardwood and tile floors, a richly appointed bathroom, central AC, an outdoor deck space, and parking is available on the street.
The apartment is above the average median rent for 3-bedroom 1-bathroom units in the Symphony neighborhood, however, you do need to consider the fact the above average rent may very well be due to the location, overall condition, and size of the apartment.
1 Bedroom Apartment in Fenway
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$2,325
Cat Friendly! No Broker Fee, one (1) Month FREE RENT, and you only need 1st Month’s Rent to move in! Plus, both heat and hot water are included with your monthly rent. Enjoy the updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances including a microwave, and dishwasher. Quartz countertops. Hardwood floors.
While this apartment is above the median monthly rent for 1-bedroom 1-bathroom apartments in the Fenway neighborhood you do need to consider the fact that some utilities are included. For example, you may very well end up spending more money per month on rent for a less expensive apartment that does not include heat and hot water as part of the monthly rental fee.
4 Bedroom Apartment in Symphony
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath
$5,600
This apartment is large and in charge. It includes Hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, and central air conditioning. A beautiful wrought iron winding stairway leads to a loft upstairs. The bathrooms are roomy. There is a wood burning stove in the family room and a fireplace in the master bedroom. There is even an outdoor patio space.
Although this unit is above the median average monthly rent for 4-bedroom 2- bathroom apartments in the Symphony neighborhood you should also consider the fact that this particular apartment is rather unique because it offers two stories of living space.
For the Most Apartments in the Fenway- Symphony Area…
The Fenway- Symphony neighborhood of Boston is a great place to live especially if you work in the city or go to school at one of the many prestigious colleges that are in the area. Even if you need to commute to another city or the suburbs for work there are so many incredible places to go and so many amazing things to see in the Fenway- Symphony area that the commute is well worth it. As you can clearly see from the top ten (10) list of apartments in the Fenway- Symphony area as listed above, there certainly is a vast variety of units that are not only available, but also fit various needs and budgets.
That being stated, there are many more apartments in the Fenway- Symphony neighborhood that are not included on this list. If you need help renting an apartment in the Fenway- Symphony area or any part of Boston and surrounding areas, then Boston Pads is here to help make your apartment rental experience a great one. You can find apartments in the Fenway- Symphony area, in the City of Boston, and or surrounding areas by utilizing the area’s largest real-time database.
The Boston Pads web portal has everything you need. You can even calculate how much you should be spending on monthly rent based on your income by using our Rent Calculator. Our Apartment Search Service will connect you with our team of dedicated real estate agents. We look forward to working with you.
Daniela Alvarado
Published February 25, 2021
