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  • 290 Beacon St

    Boston, MA 02116

    Apartment building
    Studio-4 beds
    In-unit laundry (W/D)

    Available units

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    Unit
    , sortable column
    Sqft, sortable columnAvailable, sortable columnRent, sorted ascending
    Unit 3B
    Studio, 1 ba
    800
    Jan 1
    Fees may apply
    $3,000
    Unit 2
    1 bd, 1 ba
    550
    Now

    $3,595
    Unit 3
    2 bd, 1 ba
    900
    Jan 1

    $6,000
    Unit ID1238124P
    2 bd, 1 ba
    893
    Dec 31

    $6,273

    Facts, features & policies

    Unit features

    Appliances
    • Dishwasher
    • Dryer
    • Microwave oven
    • Refrigerator
    • Washer

    Neighborhood: Back Bay

    Areas of interest

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    Travel times

    Getting around

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

    Nearby schools in Boston

    Boston Adult Academy
    Grades 11, 12 • 0.8 miles
    N/A
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Snowden Int'L High School
    Grades 9-12 • 0.3 miles
    2/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    2/10
    College Readiness Rating
    1/10
    Mel H King Elementary
    Grades 2-12 • 0.8 miles
    4/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    5/10
    Student Progress Rating
    2/10

    Back Bay pairs a compact, walkable street grid with broad avenues, historic brownstones and a stretch of Charles River shoreline. The neighborhood has four-season New England weather, with leafy summers and cold, snowy winters. Boston Public Garden and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall offer paths and green space, while the Charles River Esplanade has waterfront trails and open-air recreation. Newbury Street is known for boutiques, cafés and restaurants; Copley Square brings together the Boston Public Library’s central branch and Trinity Church, and the nearby Prudential Center adds shops and dining. Cultural stops include the Gibson House Museum and performances at Symphony Hall near the neighborhood’s edge. Back Bay has convenient access to the MBTA’s subway and commuter rail, as well as bike routes and pedestrian connections across central Boston. For the Back Bay neighborhood, the median rent is $3,200 per month and the typical range is $1,000 to $27,000.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Where is 290 Beacon St located, and what is the neighborhood like?

    290 Beacon St is located at 290 Beacon St in Back Bay, Boston, MA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as L.A. Burdick Chocolates, Sweetgreen, and Trident Booksellers & Cafe.

    What hospitals and medical facilities are near 290 Beacon St?

    The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 290 Beacon St include MIT Medical (Building E23) (0.6 miles away), MGH Cancer Center (0.9 miles away), and Red Cross Donor Center (0.9 miles away).

    What schools are assigned to 290 Beacon St?

    The schools assigned to 290 Beacon St include Boston Adult Academy, Snowden Int'L High School, and Mel H King Elementary.

    What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 290 Beacon St?

    290 Beacon St is located near 3 grocery stores, including Copley Square Farmer's Market (0.4 miles) and Whole Foods Market (1 mile). Additional shopping options, including Lululemon Athletica, are approximately 0.2 miles away.

    What colleges and universities are near 290 Beacon St?

    290 Beacon St is located within 0.5 miles of Harvard Club of Boston, 0.5 miles of Berklee College of Music, and 0.8 miles of Boston Ballet Headquarters & School.

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