Charming studio apartment on Charles Street in the heart of Beacon Hill, offering classic Boston character with modern everyday convenience. This inviting home features hardwood floors, high ceilings, large windows with views of Charles Street, newer appliances, modern light fixtures and cabinetry, a functional kitchen island, a decorative fireplace mantel with shelving, and a large deep closet for excellent storage. Enjoy one of Boston's most picturesque and walkable neighborhoods, with Charles Street's boutique shops, cafes, restaurants, bookstores, and everyday conveniences right outside your door. The apartment is also close to Boston Common, the Public Garden, the Charles River Esplanade, Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Charles/MGH Red Line station, making it easy to enjoy green space, dining, shopping, transit, and downtown Boston living.
Move in Requirements: First Month, Last Month, $500 Security Deposit
Income: Applicants should have a verifiable income of 3x their monthly rent responsibility. Housing vouchers and rental assistance programs are accepted as income.
Credit: A 600+ credit score is preferred, but lower scores will be considered with additional review.
Identification: A valid government-issued ID is required for all adult applicants.
Background & Rental History: Standard rental, employment, and reference checks may be conducted as allowed by law.
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Listing Agent
Zachary H
Dependable Real Estate, Inc
Real Property Management Boston
Apartment for rent
$2,550/moFees may apply
86 Charles St, APT 5, Boston, MA 02114
Studio
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Apartment
Available Tue Sep 1 2026
What's special
Charming studio apartmentHardwood floorsClassic boston characterNewer appliancesFunctional kitchen islandHigh ceilings
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Water & Sewer, Water/Sewer, harwood floors
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Details
- Building name: 86 Charles Street
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,550+50% |
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| 9/15/2025 | Listing removed | $1,700 |
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| 9/1/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,700-27.7% |
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| 2/26/2025 | Listing removed | $2,350 |
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| 1/21/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,350-2.1% |
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| 4/3/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/27/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,400+4.3% |
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| 1/28/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/12/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,300 |
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| 1/31/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/23/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,300 |
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| 9/30/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/25/2022 | Price change | $2,300+2.2% |
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| 3/31/2022 | Price change | $2,250+9.8% |
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| 3/9/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,050-4.7% |
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| 11/29/2019 | Listing removed | $2,150 |
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| 9/27/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,150 |
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| 4/25/2019 | Listing removed | $2,150 |
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| 4/24/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,150+2.4% |
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| 6/14/2018 | Listing removed | $2,100 |
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| 5/15/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,100-12.5% |
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| 3/10/2018 | Listing removed | $2,400 |
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| 2/27/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,400+52.4% |
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| 8/6/2015 | Listing removed | $1,575 |
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| 6/5/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,575 |
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Neighborhood: Beacon Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Josiah Quincy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Quincy Upper SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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