South End

Hip Community
Situated near Northeastern University, South End Boston is a great place for commuting students. Filled with bars, trendy eateries, and popular clubs, many students enjoy life here while attending classes. Gracing South-End streets are rows of brownstones, which offer strollers great views of stately houses, overflowing flower boxes, and gaslight street lamps. Many popular food trucks visit the neighborhood on Sundays - which the residents flock to for a sampling of delicious street food. There is also Peters Park, a popular social hub for socializing where locals enjoy basketball and tennis. There is also a garden and dog-friendly area at the park where pets have room to run and play. For food shopping, there’s Ming’s Market, Whole Foods Market, and Tropical Foods.

South End is filled with places to grab some grub or have a drink with friends. Restaurants include Toro Boston, Vejigantes Restaurant, Giacomo's, KAVA neo-taverna, and Myers+Chang. Bars to hit up for a drink with friends include Slades Bar & Grill, Bukowski Tavern, McGreevy's Boston, and Avery Bar. South End is great for college students attending Northeastern University thanks to its convenient location and hip hotspots.
What South End Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.0
value
7.0
amenities
8.0
social
7.8
management
8.0
Median rents in South End
Studio
$
2,970
1 Bedroom
$
3,535
2 Bedroom
$
4,530

Living in
South End

Developed
Students
Safe
Centrally Located
Walkable
Northeastern University
Peter's Park
Trendy
South End — 8.5/10 Rating (based on 44 neighborhood reviews)
Best part of dental school is living in the South End. There's so much to do, easy walking, great restaurants (I wish there were more bars though), family oriented, and safe (if you avoid Mass Ave.). Living closer to the school (3 minute walk), I'm definitely at the far edge of the South End, which means I have a longer walk than most people to get to the fun spots around town, but I don't mind the walk and I value living closer to the school anyway.
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Brookline St.
As a traditional student in my 20s I see a lot of people who are my age in and around the neighborhood. I also see lots of other people who come in to shop at the whole foods or residents of neighborhood buildings who are working professionals, young families and lots of people with pets :)) People are friendly here. With lots of cafes and restaurants near by (and being so close to china town) if I ever don’t feel like making food I always have a back up plan! It’s a super safe neighborhood. I will walk to/from a friends place across the street at night and there’s always a few cars on the street, some times even patrolling cars (though not that often). I always see young adults out late on the weekends when I am also getting home from somewhere and it comforts me to walk on well lit streets not all alone!
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7Ink
Absolutely love the South End as a neighborhood. Most of it is very safe and family friendly. The restaurants and bars are incredible. There is so much beauty and lots of park/green space. By far my favorite neighborhood in Boston.
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233 Northampton Street
I enjoy being so close to school, and the South End does have a solid food scene. My main complaint with the South End is that it is not very dense, so every point of interest involves at least a 10-minute walk. I also feel like the lack of nearby affordable grocery stores and reasonably priced gyms is a deterrent. All that said, I'd still prefer to live in the South End, because the convenience of commute is worthwhile.
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James and Harrison Court Apartments
The main drawback to living in the MSR is the neighborhood. While being close to the med school and BMC is great, the neighborhood lacks in amenities, restaurants, places to hang out, or a T stop (there is only the bus). However, the BU Shuttle (which is free) can bring you to the orange line, the Hynes T stop/Boylston/Newbury, and down into the Charles River Campus. It is also generally not safe to walk around by yourself at night in the area due to the large homeless/substance use issue in the area.

Further north within the South End, there are more restaurants, nice brownstones, etc.
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Medical Student Residence
There is a lot of great restaurants everywhere and we are about a 20 minute walk from anything in the city. Only downside is that we are not that close to any T-station (closest is about a 15-20 minute walk).
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The Cosmopolitan
It is close to BU Dental School which is very convenient. I don't like the surroundings. I don't recommend walking late at night.
A lot of good places to eat around the neighborhood.
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James Court
I've been here all 10 years I've been in Boston. You just can't beat it. This location is particularly good because you are on the border of the back bay.
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22 Yarmouth Street, Boston, MA
Not much in terms of public transportation but I don't see this as a problem since you can get blue bikes or walk. Safest neighborhood I have lived in.
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284 Shawmut Ave
The South End is a great neighborhood, close to school with lots to do. There are a mix of incomes, families, and single person housing.
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556 Columbus Ave
I love living in the South End. Quick walk to amazing bars/restaurants. Very close to school and my work.
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The Smith
Expensive, but nice. Lots of fun restaurants and near the med campus, which is what I needed.
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542 Massachusetts Ave
Good restaurants around, Whole foods and CVS close by
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345 Harrison
The South End is a lovely neighborhood which is close to school, but it is way too expensive for students to live comfortably.
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601 Albany Street
It isn't the best part of the city because of proximity to BMC, but it is right near school so the location is perfect
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James and Harrison Court Apartments
not bad just not much to do, we are always heading over to back bay / beacon hill area
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621 Massachusetts Ave
So close to school but not much to do or places to shop
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James Court
Pros: in the city, near BU Medical campus, near Foodie's grocery store, near Boston Sports Club, great restaurants and cafes nearby, lots of street parking.

Cons: Next to government-subsidized housing, far from subway, close to methadone clinic (0.5mi)
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601 Albany Street
Great
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James and Harrison Court Apartments
beautiful
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The Smith
Walkable to a number of major areas in Boston
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1144 Washington St
Safe and close to campus
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11 union park
I love the south end. I’ve lived here for 6 years. I’ve built relationships with the families that I babysit for and have explored the many restaurants close by. I have experienced the cost of living in this neighborhood increase immensely over my six years so unfortunately it is not sustainable for me to stay in the neighborhood once I graduate.
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Langham Court
The area is a quiet place since it is close to the school. It is a close walk to Back Bay, Prudential, and Chinatown. There are individuals walking around everywhere and the parks nearby are great! The only con is that there isn't much grocery stores close by except for Foodie's & Wholefoods.
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James and Harrison Court Apartments
South End is a very quiet and safe neighborhood. It has a few restaurants and entertainment places, but you can find attractions and restaurants around Chinatown, Boston Common or Newbury street, which takes about 30 minutes walk.
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The Smith
Im more on the outskirts of the south end being closer to the medical campus, but its an easy 10 minutes to get closer to the area with all the restaurants and I love this neighborhood.
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105 E Brookline Street
We are on the border of South End and Roxbury, which are two very different neighborhoods. We are also very close to Mass and Cass. You can walk 10 minutes in one direction and end up in a nice area with restaurants, or you could walk 10 minutes in a different direction and feel unsafe. You have to walk at least 10 minutes to get to anything except the hospital or 1 bus - silver line, BU shuttle, convenience store, grocery store, restaurants, bars, etc are all AT LEAST 10 minutes away, some are 20 minutes away, which is frustrating.
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Medical Student Residence
South End is good for living near BU Dental and BUMC. Lots of restaurants but not many affordable grocery stores within walking distance. I live here for the convenience of getting to school
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10 Saint George street
A fair number of people loiter outside a safe injection site between the MSR and BUSM campus, which some may perceive as creating an unsafe environment. However, there have been no safety concerns as far as I know. I personally like the neighborhood and love how walkable it is.
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Medical Student Residence
South end is a pretty nice place to live. It’s close to school and most of my classmates live nearby as well. It is important to be safe at night though.
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James Court
The south end is very expensive, but it's cute and has great restaurants. I do wish it was a bit more lively compared to other areas of Boston.
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James and Harrison Court Apartments
It's good. There are few convenience stores nearby for basic things in emergency. A lot of bank ATMs are in vicinity.
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Medical Student Residence
The neighborhood is great for walks, some local restaurants, proximity to campus, and schools. It is very residential with parks and charm. That being said, the closest T stop is a 20-25 minute walk away so transportation here is primarily through cars or buses. Also, there is not a big variety of grocery stores for the budget conscious; closest one is a Whole Foods. Bonuses would be the pharmacies and banks all a 10-15 minute walk from the apartment. Most of South End is quite safe, but be forewarned that the closer you get to BMC and the South End shelters, the more homeless people you will encounter.
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74 E Brookline Street, Unit 3
Lots of cool restaurants and coffee shops. Relatively safe
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41 Worcester Sq
The South End was once the up and coming neighborhood. Now it's just "here". It's very developed, perfect for all walks of life, fantastic shopping, restaurants, bars, etc..
Safe neighborhood that is quite centrally located.
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TROY Boston
Way too expensive for the value it provides. No close by grocery stores, restaurants aren’t that great and also very expensive
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14 E Springfield St
Neighborhood is surrounded by homeless sometimes. My building is safe and free of homeless people.
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Girard
Close to school. It’s on a side street so its safer than Mass Ave
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None
South End is great. Feels fairly safe.
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34 e newton st Boston
It’s great to be close to school.
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The Smith
Good area
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James Court
good
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James Court
Lots of things to do and eat, but very expensive
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Ink Block
Ok
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Parmelee Court Homes


Getting to Know
South End

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: Ruggles St to US-1
North to South Boundaries: I-90 to Melnea Cass Blvd
dining
Barcelona Wine Bar South End
Boston Chops
Coppa
Giacomo’s
Myers & Chang
The Five Seventy Market
Tremont 647
grocery
Foodie’s Urban Market
Going Bananas
Walgreens
Whole Foods
convenience
CVS Pharmacy
The Five Seventy Market
fitness
Boston Sports Clubs
parks
Blackstone Square
Peter’s Park Dog Run
Titus Sparrow Park
coffee
Caffè Nero
Jaho Coffee & Tea
Render Coffee
bus
InCt (bus)
parking
GTI Properties - 530 Harrison Avenue

Best Apartments
in South End

The Smith
Studio $2,991
1 Bed $3,345
2 Beds $4,840

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7Ink

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345 Harrison

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460 Harrison Avenue
1 Bed $2,400
2 Beds $3,000

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Piano Craft Guild
1 Bed $2,300
2 Beds $3,000
3 Beds $4,400

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Ink Block
Studio $3,259
1 Bed $3,311
2 Beds $5,049

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