$2,800/mo · For rent

It feels like a 2 bedroom. Rare South End opportunity at a price that almost never includes private outdoor space. 760 sq ft second floor one+ bedroom, one flight up, in a classic brownstone on Massachusetts Avenue. The value here is real. Living room with original marble ornamental fireplace, tall windows w/deep sills and a generous closet. Private covered deck off the back overlooking trees & rooftops - a genuine rarity at this price in 02118. Kitchen w/stainless appliances, tile floor & peninsula seating, open to the living space. Full bath. In-unit washer/dryer.A second room off the living area can be used as a home office, guest room, nursery or den.Unit is dated and priced accordingly. Small 7-unit association, regularly maintained by the trustee. Resident permit parking available through the City of Boston. Located on Massachusetts Avenue in the heart of the South End. Steps to the Mass Ave Orange Line station and multiple bus lines. Walking distance to Boston Medical Center, BU Medical & Dental campus, SoWa Open Market, Blackstone & Franklin Squares, and the restaurants, galleries & cafes of Tremont & Washington Streets. Convenient to Tufts Medical, Longwood Medical Area, Northeastern, Back Bay Station & the Financial District.An uncommon entry point into one of Boston's most established neighborhoods.
664 Massachusetts Ave #4 is a 1-bedroom, 1-bath rental in Boston, MA 02118 with 760 square feet, asking $2,800 a month. It has been on our site since October 3, 2026.
The median asking rent among the 1114 other 1-bedroom rentals in Boston is $3,569 a month. This one asks about 22% less.
At 760 square feet, it is larger than 69% of the 1056 other 1-bedroom rentals in Boston with a stated size.
This home is assessed at $601,400 for fiscal year 2023.
It scores 99 out of 100 for walkability, from how close everyday places are.
The closest train or subway stop is Massachusetts Avenue (MBTA Orange Line), about 0.5 miles away. The closest bus stop is Washington St @ Massachusetts Ave (MBTA routes 8, SL4, SL5), about 0.1 miles away.
The closest public schools by level are Hurley K-8 School (0.2 miles) and Carter School (0.5 miles). The district decides which school serves an address.
Listing information from MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), MLS #73582187, 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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