4 Short Street Place, Boston, MA 02129

$3,700/mo · For rent

4 Short Street Place, Boston

Unique in every way, this row house with a private patio perfectly embodies the historic charm of Charlestown. Ideally located a short distance from the Orange Line T, public amenities like the community garden & theater, and Ctown's best shops & restaurants, this meticulously updated property provides comfort and privacy against the backdrop of vibrant city life. The practical layout features an entryway mudroom, a spacious exposed-beam kitchen & dining area, a 1st floor bath, a generously sized living room with a murphy bed, a top floor bedroom suite with walk-in closet & second full bath, basement storage, and in-unit laundry. Recent updates include A/C (2022), all new Anderson windows (2024), custom window treatments, a new oven (2025), a new hot water heater (2026), fresh paint throughout, and bedroom carpeting. Located down a charming brick path, this turn-key property is filled with sunlight and views of mature trees in its idyllic setting.

About this address

4 Short Street Place is a 1-bedroom, 2-bath rental in Boston, MA 02129 with 900 square feet, asking $3,700 a month. It was built in 1885. It has been on our site since October 26, 2026.

The median asking rent among the 1114 other 1-bedroom rentals in Boston is $3,564 a month. This one asks about 4% more.

At 900 square feet, it is larger than 92% of the 1056 other 1-bedroom rentals in Boston with a stated size.

This home is assessed at $626,300 for fiscal year 2023. It last sold for $701,000 in April 2022.

It scores 100 out of 100 for walkability, from how close everyday places are.

The closest train or subway stop is Sullivan Square (MBTA Orange Line), about 0.3 miles away. The closest bus stop is Bunker Hill St @ Medford St (MBTA route 93), about 0.1 miles away.

The closest public schools by level are Warren-Prescott K-8 School (0.5 miles), Cambridge Street Upper School (1.3 miles) and Charlestown High School (0.5 miles). The district decides which school serves an address.

Listing information from MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), MLS #73595129, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prices are compared with other homes listed on this site today. Trains and buses come from the transit agencies’ published schedules and schools from the National Center for Education Statistics. Distances are straight-line. Assessed values and past sales are public records from municipal assessors, published by MassGIS. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value.

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