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  • Sowa Boston

    530 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118

    Located in South End, Boston zip code 02118
    Apartment building
    Pet-friendly
    Parking lot
    Air conditioning (central)
    In-unit laundry (W/D)

    What's special

    Welcome to SoWa Boston, the Art + Design district in the South End alive with restaurants, artist studios, galleries, home decor showrooms, and fashion boutiques housed in chic reclaimed industrial warehouse buildings. Sunday (from May to October) is a fun day when artisans, craftspeople, designers, and local farmers gather in the SoWa Open market, and shop owners open their doors. If Boston were a person, SoWa would be its creative side alive with curiosity and imagination. Home to The SoWa Artists Guild a non-profit association of professional studio artists, it's the soul of the city's art scene. With 20+ galleries and great restaurants, the neighborhood "hums" with energy, especially on the First Fridays when galleries and studios open their doors. SoWa Boston is equal parts creative business hub for office space, art scene, dining destination, and dynamic and vibrant residential community. Live in SoWa. Work in SoWa. Dine in SoWa. Explore SoWa, and you'll quickly discover why this creative community housed in chic renovated warehouse buildings is the best place to live, work, shop, and play in Boston.

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    Building Amenities

    Accessibility
    • Disabled Access
    Other
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Security
    • Controlled Access
    • Intercom
    Services & facilities
    • Elevator
    • Online Maintenance Portal
    • Online Rent Payment

    Unit Features

    Appliances
    • Dishwasher
    • Dryer
    • Freezer
    • Garbage Disposal
    • Microwave Oven
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    • Washer
    Cooling
    • Central Air Conditioning
    Flooring
    • Hardwood: Hardwood Floors
    Other
    • Stainless-steel Appliances

    Neighborhood: South End

    Areas of interest

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    Getting around

    Walk Score®
     / 100
    Walker's Paradise
    Transit Score®
     / 100
    Excellent Transit
    Bike Score®
     / 100
    Very Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Boston

    Blackstone Elementary School
    Grades PK-6 • 0.4 miles
    3/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    1/10
    Student Progress Rating
    5/10
    Quincy Upper School
    Grades 6-12 • 0.5 miles
    3/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    3/10
    College Readiness Rating
    2/10
    Student Progress Rating
    3/10
    Mel H King Elementary
    Grades 2-12 • 0.5 miles
    4/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    5/10
    Student Progress Rating
    2/10

    Boston’s South End is a compact, historic neighborhood of brick row houses, tree-lined streets and distinctive Victorian architecture, with flat city blocks between Back Bay, Roxbury and the South Boston waterfront. Its four-season New England climate brings snowy winters and warm summers. Franklin Square and Blackstone Square offer landscaped paths and green space, while the neighborhood’s galleries and theaters add an arts presence. Dining and coffee spots cluster along Tremont Street and in the SoWa district, where galleries and a seasonal open-air market enliven the area; neighborhood shops and services are also easy to find. Walking is practical on the narrow streets, and bus routes, nearby subway stations and commuter rail connections link the South End to the rest of Boston. For the South End, the median rent is $3,820 per month, with a typical range of $1,150 to $17,500.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Where is Sowa Boston located, and what is the neighborhood like?

    Sowa Boston is located at 530 Harrison Ave in South End, Boston, MA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Barcelona Wine Bar, Flour Bakery + Cafe, and Flour Bakery + Cafe.

    What is the average rent in Boston, MA?

    Based on the latest Zillow data, the median rent across all unit types in the South End neighborhood of Boston is currently $3,820 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.

    What schools are assigned to Sowa Boston?

    The schools assigned to Sowa Boston include Blackstone Elementary School, Quincy Upper School, and Mel H King Elementary.

    What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near Sowa Boston?

    Sowa Boston is located near 2 grocery stores, including Whole Foods Market (0.3 miles) and Copley Square Farmer's Market (0.8 miles). Additional shopping options, including The Urban Hound, are approximately 0.1 miles away.

    What hospitals and medical facilities are near Sowa Boston?

    The closest hospitals and medical facilities to Sowa Boston include Boston Medical Center / Shapiro Center (0.5 miles away), Boston Medical Menino Pavilion (BMC) (0.6 miles away), and Boston Medical Center (0.6 miles away).

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