69 Melville Ave #1, Boston, MA 02124

$3,400/mo · For rent

69 Melville Ave #1, Boston

AVAILABLE NOW. Beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, full-floor apartment with dedicated home office/study and guest room in a highly desirable and convenient section of Dorchester. The apartment has been freshly painted and meticulously cleaned, offering a move-in-ready home with exceptional character, charm, and natural woodwork. The architect-owner has thoughtfully preserved the property’s original details while incorporating modern updates, including an efficient heating system, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and dishwasher. The spacious layout features a formal dining room, pantry, built-in storage, hardwood floors throughout, abundant windows and natural light, programmable thermostat, and a wood-burning fireplace. Additional highlights include a private garden area in the backyard and one off-street parking space. Pets negotiable. Conveniently located just a 3-minute walk to the Shawmut Red Line T station, with easy access to local restaurants, shops, parks, and neighborhood amenities. Strong credit a must.

About this address

69 Melville Ave #1 is a 2-bedroom, 1-bath rental in Boston, MA 02124 with 1,500 square feet, asking $3,400 a month. It was built in 1926. It has been on our site since October 3, 2026.

The median asking rent among the 1269 other 2-bedroom rentals in Boston is $3,600 a month. This one asks about 6% less.

At 1,500 square feet, it is larger than 97% of the 1143 other 2-bedroom rentals in Boston with a stated size.

The whole property at this address is assessed at $899,000 for fiscal year 2023. It last sold for $300,000 in April 1999.

It scores 95 out of 100 for walkability, from how close everyday places are.

The closest train or subway stop is Shawmut (MBTA Red Line), about 0.1 miles away. The closest bus stop is 1621 Dorchester Ave opp Dix St (MBTA route 18), about 0.2 miles away.

The closest public schools by level are Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower (0.2 miles) and Community Academy of Science and Health (0.5 miles). The district decides which school serves an address.

Listing information from MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), MLS #73579283, 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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