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Apartments for rent in East Boston, MA

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See what East Boston, MA has to offer.

What Renters Like and Dislike

What Renters Like and Dislike About East Boston

Housing is green. I like going to the ocean. Oh cool another minim sentence count. That's really dumb

My neighborhood has a free gym for the building and is very pet friendly to all dogs in the area. They love to give treats

The location and proximity to bars and restaurants. Also the closeness to the beach and castle island walking path is great.

It is in the city but has a suburban feel. I like the Centerpiece Flower Shop and Recreo Coffee Roasters a lot and I like going there with friends. Also Los Amigos burritos is really good.

It is close to public transit and stores close by. People who live there have been there a long time so most people know each other.

I like being near a hospital if I need to see a doctor. I like that there are several restaurants within walking distance. I like that there is an arena that hosts events nearby.

Getting Around East Boston

East Boston Transportation

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 7878

Walk Score®

Walkable

Yes

Say 93 of 146 renters

Has Sidewalks

Yes

Say 108 of 146 renters

Percentage: 6565

Bike Score®

Bike Friendly

Yes

Say 75 of 146 renters

Percentage: 7272

Transit Score®

They Are Located Near Public Transportation

Yes

Say 111 of 146 renters

Need A Car

Yes

Say 81 of 146 renters

Top Scores: Grocery, Restaurant, Coffee

Things To Do In East Boston

Top Score

Grocery Stores

4/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Solid grocery game.

  1. Few grocery stores per resident
  2. Significantly more grocery stores than average
  3. 82% more grocery stores than areas of a similar size

Restaurants

4/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Cooking skills not required in East Boston.

  1. Few restaurants per resident
  2. 79% more restaurants than average
  3. 83% more restaurants than areas of a similar size

Coffee

4/5 stars based on undefined reviews

East Boston is espresso-ing itself in all the right ways.

  1. Few coffee shops per resident
  2. Significantly more coffee shops than average
  3. 37% more coffee shops than areas of a similar size

Fine Arts

3.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

East Boston draws a crowd for its fine art.

  1. Few fine art centers per resident
  2. 100% fewer fine art centers than average
  3. 100% fewer fine art centers than areas of a similar size

Medical Care

3/5 stars based on undefined reviews

More of a gem than germ, this East Boston is not too bad for medical care.

  1. Few medical facilities per resident
  2. 100% fewer medical facilities than average
  3. 100% fewer medical facilities than areas of a similar size

Nightlife

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Nightlife is on the rocks in East Boston.

  1. Few bars and clubs per resident
  2. 10% fewer bars and clubs than average
  3. 76% more bars and clubs than areas of a similar size

Gas Stations

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The road is less traveled for filling the tank up in East Boston.

  1. Few gas stations per resident
  2. 49% fewer gas stations than average
  3. 57% fewer gas stations than areas of a similar size

Parks

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Not too many park perks in East Boston.

  1. Few parks per resident
  2. 24% fewer parks than average
  3. 57% fewer parks than areas of a similar size

Retail Shops

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The retail inventory is low in East Boston.

  1. Few shops per resident
  2. An average number of shops
  3. 33% more shops than areas of a similar size

Health and Fitness

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

You'll have to workout somewhere else to keep fit.

  1. Few gyms per resident
  2. 24% fewer gyms than average
  3. 21% fewer gyms than areas of a similar size

Pet Services

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

East Boston could do with more oppawtunities for pets.

  1. Few pet facilities per resident
  2. 75% fewer pet facilities than average
  3. 82% fewer pet facilities than areas of a similar size

What Renters Are Saying

East Boston Features

Area Has Litter

No

Say 120 of 146 renters

Good Place To Raise A Family

Yes

Say 116 of 146 renters

Area Has Potholes

No

Say 114 of 146 renters

Noise Late At Night

No

Say 108 of 146 renters

Near Grocery Stores

Yes

Say 105 of 146 renters

Nearby Parks

Yes

Say 103 of 146 renters

Near Schools

Yes

Say 94 of 146 renters

Safe For Families

Yes

Say 90 of 146 renters

Pet Friendly

Yes

Say 87 of 146 renters

Busy Streets

No

Say 82 of 146 renters

Mostly Older Buildings

No

Say 79 of 146 renters

Quiet Area

Yes

Say 73 of 146 renters

Well Lit

No

Say 79 of 146 renters

Area Has Kids Play Outside

No

Say 81 of 146 renters

Tree Lined Streets

No

Say 85 of 146 renters

Maintained Yards

No

Say 89 of 146 renters

Near Downtown

No

Say 90 of 146 renters

Nice Views

No

Say 94 of 146 renters

Near Highways

No

Say 101 of 146 renters

Mostly Newer Buildings

No

Say 114 of 146 renters

East Boston Education

Schools

Percentage: 4/54/5

School Score

How satisfied do renters feel with the schools in this area.

Top Schools in East Boston

10/10

Benjamin G. Brown School

Grades K-5 • Public

9/10

Maria L. Baldwin School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

8/10

Martin Luther King Jr. School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

7/10

James Otis Elementary School

Grades PK, K-6 • Public

7/10

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Grades 6-8 • Public

7/10

Webster School

Grades K-5 • Public

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