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    $3,350/mo

    261 Beacon St APT 21, Boston, MA 02116

    1beds
    550sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    Apartment
    Available Mon Sep 1 2025
    Cats, small dogs OK
    -- A/C
    Shared laundry
    Off street parking
    -- Heating
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Decorative fireplaceSplit-system central acGenerous closets for storageGas rangeOversized windowsHardwood and tile flooring
    Live steps from it all in this sun-drenched, front-facing 1 bed / 1 bath condo in a quintessential Back Bay Brownstone. Located on the second floor, this charming home offers soaring 10-foot ceilings, oversized windows overlooking Beacon Street, and a beautiful mix of classic details and modern upgrades. The open-concept living and kitchen area features a gas range, decorative fireplace, hardwood and tile flooring, and three generous closets for storage. Enjoy the convenience of split-system central AC. Unwind on the building's common roof deck with sweeping city and Charles River views. Laundry is available in the building. Permit street parking or nearby rental options are available. Unbeatable location with easy access to the T, Newbury Street, the Public Garden, Charles River Esplanade, and some of the city's top universities and hospitals. Last months rent and security deposit due at signing. 12 month lease. Heat and hot water are included in rent
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 550 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Heating included in rent, Hot water included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: CBOSW05P02676S006

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Boston

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/27/2025Price change$3,350-1.5%$6/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    7/13/2025Price change$3,400-2.9%$6/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    7/7/2025Listed for rent$3,500+29.6%$6/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    5/17/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium
    5/3/2021Listed for rent$2,700-3.6%$5/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium #72824546

    Neighborhood: Back Bay

    There are 2 available units in this apartment building