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656 Massachusetts Ave #A2

Boston, MA 02118 - Suffolk County

Apartment

3 beds

1.5 baths

1,500 sqft

About 656 Massachusetts Ave #A2

Fully Renovated Unit in South End. Massachusetts Ave. No Brokers Fee. In-Unit Washer and Dryer. High-End Finishes. Central Ac. Parking for Rent. The entire building has been retrofitted with high-efficiency heating systems, central air conditioning and instant hot water heaters. All the windows in the structure have been replaced with brand new custom, historically accurate, high-efficiency windows. The latest in insulation technology has been installed to minimize heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer. The location is near the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Washington Street, the heart of restaurant ROW in Boston's South End. A few of the restaurants which are a stone through away include Turo, Tarango, Seiyo Wine Sushi, Equator Thai, Stella and Mike's Dinner. The property is at the heart of multiple transportation options. The Washington Stop on the Silver Line is 200 feet from the property, there are five Zip Car stations about mile away, 7 bus lines pass near the property and there are two Hub Way Bike stations nearby. Property Info. Rent: $5,350 / Month. Beds: 3. Bath: 1.5. Available Date: 09/01/2026. Pet: No Pets. Parking: off-street parking.

RentalSource last checked: June 12, 2026 · 4:08 PM ET

Last updated: April 13, 2026 at 3:50 PM ET

Managed by: Modern Real Estate · (617) 650-7636 · Appfolio

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Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$5,350
Bedrooms:	3 beds
Bathrooms:	1.5 baths

Size:	1,500 sqft
Pet Friendly:	No
Listing Status:	Active
ID:	83421726

Property Amenities

• Air Conditioning

• Washer/Dryer Hk-up

Community Features

• Bike Paths

• Parking

Additional Details

Apartment for rent in Boston for $5,350 with 3 beds, 1.5 baths, 1,500 sqft and located at 656 Massachusetts Ave #A2 in Boston, MA 02118. The rental price of $5,350 is 5.5% ($310) lower than the average rent of $5,660 for a 3 bedroom apartment in Boston, MA and 17.2% ($787) higher than the average rent of $4,563 for a 3 bedroom apartment in Suffolk County. This apartment is in the Boston Public School District and the nearest schools are Blackstone Elementary School, Dearborn Middle School and Madison Park High. 656 Massachusetts Ave #A2 was advertised by Modern Real Estate on April 13, 2026 at 8:42 AM ET and last checked yesterday at 4:08 PM ET.

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