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 BOSTON
Allston/Brighton
With Boston University to the east and Boston College to the
west, students largely populate this area. Subway T's Green
B and C lines and bus routes make it easy to travel to downtown
and Harvard University.
You can find many groceries and restaurants in Allston's intersection
of Commonwealth and Harvard Avenues and also in the Cleveland
Circle intersection of Beacon Street and Chestnut Ave. The
popular type of rental properties in these areas are 4 - 5
story brick buildings. Monthly rent ranges from $750+ for a
Studio and from $950+ for one-bedroom apartments.
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Back Bay
Back Bay, which runs from Public Garden to Massachusetts Ave.
along the Charles River, was originally reclaimed using earth
and sand that cut through Beacon Hill. You can see many traditional
streets of Victorian style townhouses and red brick houses,
while the shopping district of Newberry Street is crowded with
modern restaurants, bars, boutiques and hair salons. This area
is very popular with foreign students attending language schools
such as Emerson and Fisher College.
Most of Boston's Back Bay was originally swamp and harbor.
After being filled some of the city's most beautiful architecture
sprang forth. Magnificent Victorian mansions were built and
first occupied by some of Boston's most famous families.
A Studio in a brick building ranges from $850+ - one bedroom
from $1250+. A modern high-rise Studio ranges from $1300+
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Beacon Hill
In an atmosphere reminiscent of the streets of Europe, Beacon
Hill is a quiet high-class residential street located between
Charles River and Boston Common. Doorknockers of solid brass,
finely detailed iron handrails, and gas lamps enhance the mood.
The street of red brick 18th and 19th century architecture
homes is beautiful. The little cafés and bakeries alongside
of Charles Street provides a fashionable mood. This area has
great access to T's Red and Green lines, and provides easy
commuting to Massachusetts General Hospital, Suffolk University
and MIT. Some buildings are preserved by the federal government
in this area. Rents are high. A one bedroom ranges from $1350+
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Fenway / Kenmore
Boston University, Simon College, Berklee College of Music is
located in this area filled with many student residents. Also
located in this area are the Boston and Gardner Museums, Back
Bay Fenway Park [ Fenway ] and a baseball field loved by local
people. The famous "Babe Ruth" lived in this area.
Clubs, game centers and pool bars located next to each other
in Kenmore Square is a popular spot among the students. This
area can be unsafe at times. Brick studio rental types range
from $750+ - one bedroom range from $1,100+
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This area takes pride in its 350 years or more history although
it reflects a modern community. It is famous for being the birthplace
of Samuel Wilson where the name "Uncle Sam" originated
from and the first Public Children's Library. Convenient buses
provide access to Harvard and Boston. The academic levels of
kindergarten and elementary school are high. This quiet residential
town with good recreation facilities is good for families. One
bedroom range from $1,000+ - two bedrooms from $1,300+ |
BELMONT
This was a prosperous farming community until 19th century and is known
as the first town that imported and raised Holstein cows. Japanese Princess
Masako spent part of her childhood here. Family-oriented-people favor
this area because the public schools rank top in the state and the neighborhood
is safe. The public transportation (bus, commuter rail, trolley bus)
is conveniently set up and provides access to Harvard and Porters Square.
Two-bed room rental is from $1,500+
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BROOKLINE
Brookline, the birthplace of the 35th president, John F Kennedy,
is a unique area with urban and suburban features. Neighboring
Boston, providing a good transportation by accessing T Green
line this town is popular among the family with the children
for superior public school with long tradition. This town places
importance on living environments such as, preservation of
historical buildings and maintaining green spaces. You can
select from various type of residences such as a one, two,
or three family houses, town house or condominium based upon
your budget. the convenience and safeties makes higher housing
cost. One-bed-room condominiums is from $1350+ - two-bed-rooms
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CAMBRIDGE
Located in the north part of Boston, Cambridge is a college town where
world- famous educational institutions such as Harvard and MIT, students,
professors and researchers reside. Transportation is very convenient
through the Subway T- Red line and bus schedules. Restaurants, boutiques,
and a concentration of bookstores surround Harvard Square, in the center
of town. A small Japanese community with restaurants, a grocery market,
and bookstores exists in the Porter Square area. However, the areas to
the south and north part of Central are not always safe. You should keep
this in mind. Brick studios range $900+ - One-bedroom $1,000+ - two-
bedroom $1400.+.
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LEXINGTON
Known as the birthplace of the American Revolutionary War, this town offers
easy access to Boston and is fulfilled with public facilities such as
parks, reservations, art galleries and libraries. A number of hi-tech
foreign employees reside here. One family house rentals range $2,000.+
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NEWTON
The quiet residential area with lots of green is located 8 miles to the
west of Boston and involves a 30-minute drive. The community offers 13
diverse "villages" with their own unique style of buildings
and atmosphere. The high quality of public schools and safety makes this
area popular among the family-oriented people. There are wide selection
of One, Two, Three family houses, town houses and modern condominiums.
One-bed room rent ranges from $1,200.+ |
SOMERVILLE
This area, located north east of Cambridge, with an atmosphere of a cozy
little town and urban manner is widely popular among students and senior
couples. The area that provides the most convenient commute to MIT, Harvard
and Taft is highly favored. Be aware of security issues in the east side
of town. Studio rent ranges from $700.+ - one-bedroom rent ranges from
$900.+ |
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