171 Foster St, Boston, MA 02135
What This Apartment Offers
Beautiful, fully furnished oversized studio apartment in a prime Brighton/Boston location near Boston College, Harvard, Boston University, public transportation... , major hospitals, and downtown Boston.
This is a massive studio that feels more like a one-bedroom, with a spacious living and sleeping area, large closets, a modern full kitchen, a hotel-style bathroom, central air conditioning, free laundry, and off-street parking. The apartment is a fully permitted private unit with updated safety features, offering the comfort and convenience of a true standalone living space.
The apartment is ground level with a private walkout directly to the driveway, making it easy to come and go. It also has access to a large backyard, giving the home a rare amount of outdoor space for the city.
Located just 0.3 miles from Boston College and a short walk to the Green Line T, this apartment is ideal for easy access to BC, Harvard, BU, Longwood Medical Area, St. Elizabeth's, and downtown Boston. Bus routes and the Green Line are both conveniently nearby, making it easy to get around with or without a car.
Brighton is one of Boston's most comfortable and convenient neighborhoods, with local shops, restaurants, cafes, parks, and everyday essentials nearby. Allston is just down the street, offering some of the city's best international food, nightlife, and live music.
Apartment features include:
Fully furnished and move-in ready
Oversized studio layout that feels more like a one-bedroom
Spacious living and sleeping area
Large closets
Private ground-level walkout to the driveway
Access to large backyard
Modern full kitchen with stainless steel appliances
High-quality cookware, utensils, and kitchen essentials
Queen bed, dresser, full-length mirror, nightstands, desk, and closet
Small couch and footrest
50-inch flat screen HDTV with streaming login options
Modern hotel-style full bathroom
Central air conditioning
Free laundry
Off-street parking
No broker fee
A clean, comfortable, and unusually spacious furnished Boston studio with private access, outdoor space, parking, and everything you need in a convenient city location.
Unit B
- $2,650
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 800 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee System
- Deck
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Framed Mirrors
- Furnished
- Granite Countertops
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Lawn
- Microwave
- Oven
- Patio
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Security System
- Smoke Free
- Sprinkler System
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Walk-In Closets
- Washer/Dryer
- Wi-Fi
- Yard
Community Features
- Furnished Units Available
- Laundry Facilities
- Utilities Included
171 Foster St Unit B is an apartment for rent in Boston, MA
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Dogs Allowed
- Fee Not Specified
Parking
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Get In Touch
Boston, MA 02135
Area Scores
Walkability
Very walkable80 / 100
Transit
Some public transit50 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable60 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active77 / 100
Travel and Transit






Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Shaloh House Jewish Day School
Grades PK-5
Private
Winship Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
St Columbkille Partnership School
Grades PK-8
Private
Edison K-8
Grades PK-8
Public
Bais Yaakov Of Boston High School
Grades 9-12
Private
Lyon High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Brighton High School
Grades 6-12
Public
Boston Latin
Grades 6-12
Public
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
Grades 6-12
Public
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Boston College, Brighton
Walk: 6 min (0.3 mi)
Boston College
Walk: 18 min (1 mi)
Boston University
Drive: 7 min (2.9 mi)
Harvard University
Drive: 8 min (3.1 mi)
Discover St Elizabeth's, Boston, MA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 171 Foster St Unit B proximity to 372-376 Washington St, 378-380 Washington St, and 1795 Commonwealth Ave. 372-376 Washington St is 0.5 miles away, and 378-380 Washington St is within a 9 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 50, 171 Foster St Unit B has some public transit, including 10 transit stops within 4.7 miles. Transit options include South Street Station and Chiswick Road Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 171 Foster St Unit B are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.4 miles, including Chestnut Hill Reservation, Hammond Pond Reservation, and John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site.
Airports
Living in St Elizabeth's provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 18 minutes from 171 Foster St Unit B.
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