Rare Bay Village Boston Rental: Spacious 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath Home Near Back Bay and the South End! This charming two-level unit features wide-plank hardwood floors, excellent natural light, and a functional open-concept layout with a bright living area. The updated kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher and above-range microwave, plus a convenient breakfast bar. Skylights with luxury Velux blinds bring in additional natural light while adding a high-end touch to the space. Both bedrooms provide generous space and closet storage, while the two-level layout creates comfortable separation between the living and sleeping areas. Additional features include a gut-renovated bathroom, decorative fireplace, built-in shelving, and classic Boston character throughout. Heat and hot water are included, along with free laundry in the building. Pets are considered on a case-by-case basis. Ideally located near public transportation, restaurants, shopping, Boston Common, Back Bay, the South End, the Theater District, and downtown Boston. A rare opportunity to rent a spacious two-bedroom, two-bath apartment in one of Boston's most desirable and convenient downtown neighborhoods.
Apartment for rent
$3,795/moFees may apply
44 Melrose St, # 4, Boston, MA 02116
2beds
700sqft
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Apartment
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
In building laundry
Natural gas
What's special
Decorative fireplaceFunctional open-concept layoutUpdated kitchenClassic boston character throughoutWide-plank hardwood floorsGut-renovated bathroomStainless steel appliances
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave Oven, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Building
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 700 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Highway Access, Medical Facility, Public School, Public Transportation, Shopping, T-Station, University
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Sewage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Snow Removal
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Term of Rental(12)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Price change | $3,795-3.9%$5/sqft |
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| 7/31/2026 | Price change | $3,950-7.1%$6/sqft |
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| 7/20/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,250+6.3%$6/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Listing removed | $4,000$6/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Price change | $4,000-4.6%$6/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Price change | $4,195-16%$6/sqft |
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| 4/13/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,995+16.3%$7/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Listing removed | $4,295$6/sqft |
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| 3/26/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,295-4.4%$6/sqft |
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| 3/22/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/12/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,495-10%$6/sqft |
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| 2/29/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/28/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,995+69.3%$7/sqft |
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| 5/5/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/7/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,950$4/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Bay Village
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Josiah Quincy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Quincy Upper SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- NABoston Adult AcademyGrades: 11-12Distance: 0 mi







