{"id":3426,"date":"2018-07-24T13:45:25","date_gmt":"2018-07-24T20:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/?p=3426"},"modified":"2026-04-28T07:53:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:53:21","slug":"boston-neighborhoods-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/boston-neighborhoods-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to the Boston Neighborhoods You\u2019ll Love, From Allston to West End"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to Boston, home of strong accents, the best pubs, and more historical markers on any given street corner than you can count. Though its mostly known as America\u2019s birthplace, Boston is a thriving modern city, home to – you guessed it – a whole lot of neighborhoods. If you\u2019re a newcomer, getting to know all the Boston neighborhoods can be stressful, especially if you\u2019re trying to find the right one for you to call home. On the one hand, who doesn\u2019t want to live in historic Beacon Hill, but on the other hand, everyone seems to be in Dorchester. It\u2019s hard to find the right Boston neighborhood to call home – and that\u2019s why we\u2019re here to help.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve pulled together a list of Boston\u2019s top neighborhoods to help you get to know which Boston neighborhood you should call home. So sit back, relax, and start dreaming about those beautiful New England summers! Your Boston neighborhood decision is about to get easy:<\/span><\/p>\n

*<\/span>Rent calculations gathered by <\/span><\/i>RentCafe<\/span><\/i><\/a>. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

A Guide to All the Boston Neighborhoods You’ll Love<\/b><\/h1>\n

Allston\/Brighton<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Image Source: Reddit Boston<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Average one-bedroom rent:<\/strong> $2,615<\/span><\/p>\n

While technically Allston and Brighton are two different neighborhoods, they\u2019re so intertwined that it\u2019s easier to group them into one. With Boston College right on the neighborhood\u2019s edges and the city of Cambridge just a stone\u2019s throw away, this Boston neighborhood is a mixed bag of everyone from college frat boys to middle-aged business professionals. If you\u2019re looking for a quick commute, downtown is half an hour away on the T, so Allston is the perfect place to stay close to business during the day, then come home for the killer music and food scene at night.<\/span><\/p>\n

Back Bay<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Image Source: Where Traveler<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Average one-bedroom rent:<\/strong> $3,266<\/span><\/p>\n

Just a stone\u2019s throw from the downtown financial district, Back Bay is home to Boston\u2019s most sophisticated urban residents. Don\u2019t expect to bargain hunt here: vintage brownstones and new luxury apartments are equally sought after, and they all come with a hefty price tag. But if you\u2019re ready to live the high life, Back Bay is the place to do it. While it\u2019s right on the water, it hasn\u2019t lost any of its modern chic-ness, as its streets are lined with the finest restaurants and shops the city has to offer. You may go broke, but you\u2019ll never go bored.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bay Village<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Image Source: Curbed<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Average one-bedroom rent:<\/strong> $3,291<\/span><\/p>\n

If you thought Back Bay was opulent, you haven\u2019t seen anything yet. Bay Village is to Back Bay what Beyonce Knowles is to Solange: the older, cooler, and probably way wealthier sibling of the pair. Bay Village is similar to Back Bay, but with deeper historical roots and higher prices. It\u2019s still close to downtown, so it\u2019s still a convenient place to live, but it\u2019s a bit harder to find a place: Bay Village real estate is some of the most coveted – and of course, most expensive – of all the Boston neighborhoods.<\/span><\/p>\n

Beacon Hill<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Image Source: HomeAway<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Average one-bedroom rent:<\/strong> $2,967<\/span><\/p>\n

While Beacon Hill may lovingly be called Boston\u2019s \u201croyal neighborhood,\u201d it has none of the opulence of neighboring Back Bay or rigidness of Downtown. It\u2019s more relaxed, more historic, and full of old Boston charm. Finding a place to live here isn\u2019t exactly cheap, but with the lush Boston Commons and the Downtown Financial District just next door, not to mention the chance to live in a historic house, the price is worth every penny.<\/span><\/p>\n

Charlestown<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Image Source: Compass Real Estate<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Average one-bedroom rent:<\/strong> $2,772<\/span><\/p>\n

More so than any other neighborhood, Charlestown is the Boston neighborhood where you\u2019re most likely to find an Irish pub on every block. As Boston\u2019s first official neighborhood, Charlestown – or just \u201cthe town\u201d – is recognizable to tourists as home to the Battle of Bunker Hill Monument, but is less well known to be the home to a swarm of young Bostonian families. As such, it\u2019s a much sleepier area – and a much cheaper one, too. Not only is it a great option for families, it\u2019s one of the best Boston neighborhoods for younger folks who prefer sleepy nights in to long nights out on the town.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chinatown<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Image Source: Boston Magazine<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Average one-bedroom rent:<\/strong> $3,332<\/span><\/p>\n

The only Chinatown gathering left in New England, Boston\u2019s Chinatown neighborhood is a hub of cultural diversity. It\u2019s also one of the only places in the world where you\u2019ll see U.S. Revolutionary War monuments alongside hallmarks of Chinese-American history. For those looking for a more diverse immersion in Boston, Chinatown is the place to be. And if you\u2019re a foodie, it\u2019s not a bad spot, either: Chinatown really is the city\u2019s culinary hub. But gentrification has left its mark on prices, so don\u2019t expect to find a cheap apartment in this popular Boston neighborhood.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dorchester<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Image Source: Airbnb<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Average one-bedroom rent:<\/strong> $2,530<\/span><\/p>\n

The first thing you need to know about Dorchester is that it\u2019s <\/span>huge.<\/span><\/i> At over six square miles, it\u2019s the largest neighborhood in the city, and it\u2019s so big, we could write a whole separate piece on which sub-neighborhood of Boston you should call home. Dorchester is the sort of place anyone can find a homey place to live: young families, older couples, college students, young professionals, and more. Everyone is at home here, and the diverse mix makes it a wonderful place to live alone, with friends, or with your family. <\/span><\/p>\n

Need help moving to your new neighborhood? Get moving help on demand with Dolly.<\/span> <\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

Downtown Financial District<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Average one-bedroom rent:<\/strong> $3,101<\/span><\/p>\n

Sell your car and head to downtown Boston if you\u2019re looking for urban living in its truest form. Downtown Boston is much like any other city\u2019s downtown: a bit touristy, full of high-rises, and ideal for folks who don\u2019t mind living in a small space. But it\u2019s also a perfect jumping-off point for adventuring your way through the city, as Downtown Boston is the intersection of the T, Boston’s transit system. If you don\u2019t mind a small space and much larger price tag, it\u2019s a beautiful place to be in the heart of it all. <\/span><\/p>\n

East Boston<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Image Source: WBUR<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Average one-bedroom rent:<\/strong> $2,363<\/span><\/p>\n

Once the city\u2019s shipyard in the days of the American Revolution, East Boston is now a diverse home to some of the city\u2019s best views and most affordable rents. There\u2019s a whisper that East Boston will be the next up-and-coming Boston neighborhood, but these days, it feels more like a pocket of quietude than a sprawling metropolis. Across the bay (and feeling like a hundred miles away) from Downtown, East Boston is full of shorter buildings, great cuisine, and the feeling of community that the central parts of the city just can’t beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fenway-Kenmore<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Image Source: Beroomers<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Average one-bedroom rent:<\/strong> $3,077<\/span><\/p>\n

All of Boston is one big college town, but Fenway-Kenmore feels like a university epicenter. With nearly three quarters of the population <\/span>currently enrolled in school<\/span><\/a>, it\u2019s no surprise that it\u2019s a thriving, exciting, young people\u2019s neighborhood. But if you fear you\u2019ll tire from the students nearby, just take a stroll in one of the many public parks and gardens in the neighborhood. One thing worth noting: parking and driving gets a little bit crazy on game nights, so it\u2019s best to stay away from this neighborhood if you\u2019re committed to your car. <\/span><\/p>\n

Jamaica Plain<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Image Source: Boston Magazine<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Average one-bedroom rent:<\/strong> $2,496<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve come to Boston for the diverse people and ideas, settle down in the much-loved Jamaica Plain neighborhood. Just a short ride on the T from downtown, but feeling like miles away, the calm neighborhood known as JP is on the cheaper side, but its residences are full of surprises. You may find yourself in an old brownstone or a new, modern townhome, but no matter what, you\u2019re going to enjoy this quiet, urban oasis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mission Hill<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Image Source: Airbnb<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Average one-bedroom rent:<\/strong> $2,985<\/span><\/p>\n

On the edge of Northeastern University and a quick ride from downtown is Mission Hill, the younger sister neighborhood to Back Bay and Bay Village. Once home to Mission Church, its convents, and its schools, Mission Hill is now the home to more young professionals than pretty much anywhere else in Boston. Mix that with the Northeastern University students, and you\u2019ll find that the city doesn\u2019t shut off at night here, making it the perfect Boston neighborhood for a new Bostonian in their 20s to call home. <\/span><\/p>\n

North End<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Image source: Boston Magazine<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Average one-bedroom rent<\/strong>: $3,037<\/span><\/p>\n

Welcome to North End, Boston\u2019s first residential neighborhood. And don\u2019t let the fact that it\u2019s so old fool you: North End is a tourist\u2019s dream, meaning it might not be the perfect cup of tea for an everyday Bostonian. On the other hand, if deep historical roots is what made you choose Boston, there\u2019s nowhere better. You\u2019ll get to walk the Freedom Trail, visit the Paul Revere House, and see all the smaller historical monuments that make up the neighborhood, all without walking a mile. But be prepared: living in a neighborhood stepped with history comes at a hefty price, and real estate can be scarce here. <\/span><\/p>\n

Roslindale<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Image Source: Curbed<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Average one-bedroom rent:<\/strong> $2,145<\/span><\/p>\n

Roslindale is the most up-and-coming of all the Boston neighborhoods. Once neglected in the escape for suburbs of the 1980s, Roslindale has since been rezoned, remodeled, and rebuilt in the past decade, turning this once forgotten neighborhood into a reborn gem. But all the changes doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s lost its spirit: Roslindale is still one of Boston\u2019s most diverse, most affordable neighborhoods, and neighborhood mainstay the Roslindale Village Farmer\u2019s Market is considered the best in town. There\u2019s only one downside to beautiful Roslindale: the nearest T stop is a neighborhood over in Jamaica Plain, making it one of the less accessible places for commuters. <\/span><\/p>\n

Roxbury<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Image Source: Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Average one-bedroom rent:<\/strong> $2,197<\/span><\/p>\n

City dwellers who wish they didn\u2019t have to be city dwellers will thrive in Roxbury, one of Boston\u2019s quietest neighborhoods that\u2019s home to small businesses and bustling brownstones. Roxbury residents are nothing if not committed to preserving their neighborhood\u2019s diverse history, so neighborhood meetings are the common weekday night activity here. One common topic of conversation is neighborhood safety, which doesn\u2019t have the best reputation in Roxbury. But with a dedicated community effort, Roxbury is looking to better itself – and embrace its status as an affordable, family-friendly neighborhood in the process. <\/span><\/p>\n

South Boston<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Image Source: Elevated Boston<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Average one-bedroom rent:<\/strong> $3,201<\/span><\/p>\n

Movies and TV shows may have you believe South Boston, better known as Southie, is a rough-around-the-edges neighborhood full of crime, but in reality, this formerly Irish Catholic area is another big up-and-coming Boston neighborhood. Condos, luxury apartments, and townhomes are rising among the streets full of brownstones, so while Southie isn\u2019t the cheapest of the Boston neighborhoods, it\u2019s certainly full of options. For folks who are the life of the party, it\u2019s the best place to call home: you\u2019ll never go without an Irish pub to drink at, and the Saint Patrick\u2019s Day parade in Southie is the stuff of legends. <\/span><\/p>\n

South End<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Image Source: Compass<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Average one-bedroom rent:<\/strong> $3,043<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be fooled: Southie and South End may sound the same, but they\u2019re two totally different neighborhoods. While Southie is what a newcomer might expect from a Boston neighborhood – Irish, Catholic, and full of pubs – South End slants more towards an identity as a modern, metropolitan neighborhood. Food is the name of the game here, with everything from niche restaurants to Instagram-worthy popups populating the urban streets. Just a quick ride from downtown, this Boston neighborhood is a perfect spot for urban commuters, but that also makes it a hotspot for tourists and foodies alike. If you don\u2019t mind a bit of competition when grabbing a table for dinner, South End is the perfect place for trendy urban dwellers to call home.<\/span><\/p>\n

West End<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Image Source: Broadway Village<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Average one-bedroom rent:<\/strong> $3,087<\/span><\/p>\n

Sports bars. Stadiums. Industrial architecture. Welcome to West End, where the night begins when the Celtics games (or Bruins game, or any game, really) do, and never seems to end. With TD Garden calling this Boston neighborhood home, West End is party central during the cold Boston winters. While the appeal here is perfect for sports fans and party lovers alike, West End isn\u2019t the best place to live for everyone: with so much of its space dedicated to the stadium (plus subsequent parking), housing is scarce here. What\u2019s left available is fairly expensive, though worth it if you want to be in the center of the action.<\/span><\/p>\n

Each Boston neighborhood is like its own city, so deciding on the right one can be a worrying choice. One thing you don\u2019t need to worry about: moving. With <\/span>Dolly<\/span><\/a>, moving help is right at your fingertips. We\u2019ll connect you with Bostonian pickup truck drivers who are ready to move your stuff from Southie to Back Bay to Roxbury and beyond. Get truck and muscle, anytime you need it in Boston, with the help of <\/span>Dolly<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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