Short term options (6-8 months lease) available. A part-furnished two-bed apartment in an elevator building. Washer and dryer in the apartment. Central heating and Central air conditioning. Prime downtown Boston location for great urban living. Shops, restaurants, urban parks, T and train stations, highways, and theaters etc. are all nearby. No smoking. No pets. Tenant pays for the electricity usage. Offsite professional building management. $3350/m for a 12-month lease.
Tenant is reponsible for Electricity. Rent includes water and sewer.
42 Beach St
Boston, MA 02111
Apartment building
1-2 beds
In-unit laundry (W/D)
What's special
Facts, features & policies
Unit features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Microwave oven
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Washer
Flooring
- Hardwood
Heating
- Heat pump
Neighborhood: Chinatown
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Getting around
Walk Score®
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Walker's ParadiseTransit Score®
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Rider's ParadiseBike Score®
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Very BikeableNearby schools in Boston
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
Grades PK-5 • 0.4 miles8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
8/10Student Progress Rating
7/10Boston Adult Academy
Grades 11, 12 • 0.5 milesN/A
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Quincy Upper School
Grades 6-12 • 0.4 miles3/10
GreatSchools® Rating
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3/10College Readiness Rating
2/10Student Progress Rating
3/10Living in Boston
Boston’s Chinatown sits between Downtown Crossing and the Theater District, with compact streets, historic brick buildings, and a setting near the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway. Winters are cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid. The Chinatown Gate marks the neighborhood’s cultural core; nearby green spaces include Chinatown Park and the Greenway. Restaurants and bakeries serve Chinese regional cooking and other Asian cuisines, alongside cafés and casual dining. Shops, grocery stores, and services line the neighborhood streets, while theaters and downtown arts venues add evening options. The Chinatown neighborhood’s median rent is $3,950 per month, with a typical range of $1,495 to $35,670. The area is easy to explore on foot, and Orange, Red, and Silver Line service, buses, and nearby South Station connect it to other parts of Boston.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is 42 Beach St located, and what is the neighborhood like?
42 Beach St is located at 42 Beach St in Chinatown, Boston, MA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Gracenote Coffee, Tatte, and Thinking Cup.
What hospitals and medical facilities are near 42 Beach St?
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 42 Beach St include Red Cross Donor Center (0.2 miles away), Backworks (0.5 miles away), and MGH Cancer Center (0.8 miles away).
What schools are assigned to 42 Beach St?
The schools assigned to 42 Beach St include Josiah Quincy Elementary School, Boston Adult Academy, and Quincy Upper School.
What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 42 Beach St?
42 Beach St is located near 4 grocery stores, including Whole Foods Market (0.4 miles) and Boston Public Market (0.7 miles). Additional shopping options, including Brattle Book Shop, are approximately 0.2 miles away.
What colleges and universities are near 42 Beach St?
42 Beach St is located within 0.2 miles of Emerson College, 0.5 miles of Suffolk University, and 0.7 miles of Boston Ballet Headquarters & School.
