South End Studios

Boston's South End is one of the city's most colorful and creative neighborhoods. It's home to a large number of artists and émigrés who make it exceptionally unique. Formerly known for its warehouses and factories, this charming historic district has several well-known sub-neighborhoods, including the posh SoWa district.

South End Neighborhoods

Formerly known as South of Washington, the trendy SoWa district includes the neighborhood's southernmost streets. It's generally defined as the area starting at the intersection of Washington Street and East Berkeley and extending south to the intersection of Albany Street and Massachusetts Avenue. SoWa's legendary open-air market attracts farmers, crafters, artists, gourmet food trucks and shoppers from all parts of the city.

Other South End sub-neighborhoods include the Medical Area near Longwood, the Back Streets and the New York Streets. Each of these districts is home to historic apartments that are tucked away in Victorian bow-front homes and brick row houses. The South End also has a number of luxury condominiums and lofts located in warehouses used by piano builders, shoemakers and food distributors. Historic and modern studio apartments are near art galleries, quirky boutiques, cutting-edge design firms and high-end ethnic restaurants. Many of these businesses are clustered along Washington Street and Tremont Street, which is affectionately called Restaurant Row.

Life in the South End

Local residents have access to dozens of the neighborhood's green spaces and world-famous attractions. The South End is in the heart of Boston's cultural, medical and educational districts. The Boston Ballet, the Museum of Fine Art, the Boston Center for the Arts, Northeastern University, the Boston Medical Center, the Massachusetts College of Art and Design and the Boston University School of Public Health are all easily accessible. Apartments in the northern section are minutes from Copley Square, the Back Bay, Bay Village and prime shopping areas. The Massachusetts Turnpike, better known as I-90, is nearby for easy travel. This transportation artery is underground, so it's quiet and convenient.

South End Studio Apartments

Studio apartments in the South End are available at a variety of price points. Expect to pay approximately $1,700 per month for a traditional unit. Square footage for studio apartments ranges from 275 in historic townhouses to 600 square feet in a luxury loft. If you're interested in a luxury apartment with granite counters, hardwood floors, spacious closets and building-wide amenities, expect to pay anywhere from $2,500 to $3,000 per month or more. If you're shopping for a condo in a luxury building, you'll find spacious 500-square-foot studio units in the $500,000 price range. Some notable South End buildings that offer studio apartments include Sepia at Ink Block, Troy Boston, Wilkes Passage Lofts and the 1850 Lofts at Penny Savings Bank.

Now is a great time to get into a studio apartment in the South End. If you're ready to make the transition, we can help. At Boston City Properties, we have real estate specialists and rental brokers who can find the perfect property for you. Just tell us how much space you need and how much you want to pay, and we'll find units that match your requirements. Use our search tool to get started, or call our office.

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