West End Studios

With modern apartment buildings, a beautiful waterfront and excellent transit access, the West End is one Boston neighborhood that has it all. This urban area is across the river from Cambridge and lies between Beacon Hill and the North End. It was one of the first districts to benefit from gentrification in the mid-1900s, and it continues to grow in the 21st century. The West End is the most educated part of the city. More than 93 percent of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher. Traditionally, there's been a strong international influence in the area. Today, nearly one-third of West Enders were born outside the United States.

The Neighborhood

The West End's convenient location is the secret behind its perennial popularity. Residents are minutes from North Station transit lines, Massachusetts General Hospital and Shriners Hospital for Children. The Government Center and heart of downtown are 15 minutes away by foot, and the area is ideal for pedestrians and cyclists. With direct access to the I-93 corridor that separates the North End and West End, commuters can travel to northern suburbs quickly and easily. This area has long been a haven for real estate developers. Years ago, the West End Condominiums and Apartments on Storrow Drive left an indelible impression on Bostonians with its massive banner than read "If you lived here, you'd be home now." Many professionals have caught onto this wisdom and made this vibrant, centrally located area their home.

Apartments and Condos

Many modern buildings that offer studio apartments and condos are located around Emerson Place, Haymarket Square, Merrimac Street, Staniford Street and along the Charles River waterfront. Luxury apartments with dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows and corner floor plans provide awesome views of the esplanade, Boston Harbor and nearby Beacon Hill. Studio apartments in modern buildings are available between $2,000 and $2,700 per month. This includes units in prestigious full-service properties, such as Emerson Place, Asteria, Avenir and Vesta. Modern high-rise buildings offer plenty of housing options. Those who are in the market for a centrally located condo can find studios in the $400,000s, which is about $600 per square foot.

Unlike neighboring Beacon Hill, the West End is dominated by big buildings and mixed-use properties that are linked by park-like grounds. This includes Thoreau Path, a verdant pedestrian walkway that connects residential and commercial buildings in Charles River Park. Residents in this urban area are minutes from the Sports Museum and the TD Banknorth Garden Arena, which hosts professional sporting events and concerts. Other nearby attractions include the West End Museum, the Museum of Science and the Hatch Shell. All major transit lines pass through the West End, so residents can travel to Cambridge and any part of Boston quickly.

If you can picture yourself strolling in Beacon Hill, exercising on the esplanade and enjoying the many attractions of downtown Boston, a West End studio apartment could be the perfect option for you. Boston City Properties is the number one apartment broker in Boston and the West End. Our specialists will find the ideal apartment for you. Just use our online tool, and we'll send you a digest of the day's latest listings.

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