Apartments to rent in 02115, Boston

02115 (Fenway–Kenmore, Mission Hill fringe) is a dense, transit-rich part of central Boston anchored by universities, Longwood medical institutions and cultural destinations. The ZIP mixes student and medical housing with older brownstones and newer mid/high-rise rentals; rents run above the city average but you’re minutes from downtown, the Back Bay Fens and major hospitals.

Nearby ZIPs Comparison

ZIPsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
02115 — Fenway–Kenmore High Good Safe Excellent
02116 — Back Bay High Good Safe Excellent
02199 — Prudential / Back Bay Pru High Good Safe Excellent
02118 — South End High Good Safe Excellent
02215 — Fenway / Longwood Average Good Safe Excellent
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: Zillow

ZIP 02115 Rental Prices

Studio
$1,400 – $2,800
1 bedroom
$1,800 – $3,500
2 bedroom
$2,400 – $5,000
3 bedroom
$3,500 – $8,000

Source: Zillow

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02115 Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Health Careers Academy (charter)

⭐ Not rated Boston Public Schools directory
360 Huntington Ave / Northeastern area (02115)
🧭 In-ZIP (02115) or immediate adjacent campus

Top Private Schools

Kingsley Montessori School

⭐ Not rated School website
30 Fairfield St / 26 Exeter St (Back Bay) — 02116
🧭 ~0.3 mi (short walk)

The Newman School

⭐ Not rated School website
247 Marlborough St, Back Bay — 02116
🧭 ~0.4 mi (walkable)

Source: Boston Public Schools / GreatSchools / individual school websites

02115 Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

02115 (Fenway–Kenmore / Mission Hill fringe) records lower violent-crime rates than many Boston neighborhoods but pockets of property crime (larceny, bike theft, package theft) are common in dense commercial corridors. Activity spikes on event nights (Lansdowne/Fenway) and around game nights; Longwood/medical campus areas are heavily patrolled. Use MBTA station vigilance and secure bike storage where available.

Source: Boston Police / local neighborhood crime reports

02115 Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~97
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score ~95
Rider's Paradise
Bike Score ~92
Biker's Paradise
<15 min
To Downtown (Park Street / Downtown) by Green Line or Orange Line connections; Walk Score and MBTA routes estimate ~15–20 min transit depending on origin in ZIP.

Source: WalkScore.com

02115, Boston Summary

Overview

02115 centers on Fenway–Kenmore and the Longwood/Mission Hill edge: an energetic mix of university life, medical centers, cultural institutions and residential blocks. The ZIP serves students, medical staff, young professionals and a stable segment of long-term residents; it’s highly walkable and transit friendly but commands above-average rents.

Key Features

  • Transit & walkability: One of Boston’s most walkable ZIPs with excellent Green Line access and short transit times to downtown.
  • Hospital & university corridor: Longwood Medical Area and Northeastern/BU proximity drive steady rental demand and employer density.
  • Parks & culture: Back Bay Fens, MFA and Symphony Hall are immediate amenities for recreation and culture.
  • Event economy: Fenway Park and nearby venues boost hospitality demand but create event-night foot traffic and noise.

Housing Snapshot

  • High rental rates relative to national and many Boston ZIPs; a mix of student housing, mid-rise rentals and renovated brownstones.
  • Strong year-round demand from universities and medical staffing rotations; steady supply of listings on major rental platforms.
  • Competition peaks in late spring/early summer and at university move-in windows.

History

  • Fenway & Olmsted design The Back Bay Fens and surrounding parkways are part of Frederick Law Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace, a late-19th-century park system that shaped the area.
  • Medical & educational growth Longwood medical institutions and nearby universities expanded the neighborhood’s rental market in the 20th century.

Demographics and Lifestyle

  • Younger population mix High student and young-professional share; median age is lower than city average.
  • Cultural amenities Strong arts, museums, and live-music scenes within short walks.
  • Transit-first living Many residents rely on transit, walking and biking — car-free lifestyles are common in this ZIP.