Apartments to rent in 02128, Boston

02128 covers East Boston — a waterfront, transit-connected neighborhood (Jeffries Point, Eagle Hill, Orient Heights) that includes Logan Airport and popular waterfront parks. This page covers local rents, schools, safety, transit, nearby ZIP comparisons and practical moving notes.

Nearby ZIPs Comparison

ZIPsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
02128 — East Boston Average Good Safe Excellent
02129 — Charlestown High Good Safe Excellent
02127 — South Boston High Good Safe Excellent
02110 — Downtown / Financial District High Good Safe Excellent
02150 — Chelsea Average Fair Less Safe Good
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: Zillow Rental Manager

ZIP 02128 Rental Prices

Studio
$1,100 – $2,900
1 bedroom
$1,500 – $3,200
2 bedroom
$2,200 – $4,000
3 bedroom
$2,800 – $5,000

Source: Zillow Rental Manager

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02128 Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Top Private Schools

Source: Boston Public Schools / GreatSchools / PublicSchoolReview

02128 Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

Crime in 02128 (East Boston) varies by sub-neighborhood. Overall analyses place much of East Boston near or slightly better than city averages for property crime, with some sections (western/west-south pockets) having higher incident counts. Residents report that north/northeast sections are generally calmer; central commercial areas around Maverick see more incidents at night. Take normal urban precautions (lock cars, avoid poorly lit side streets at night).

Source: CrimeGrade / local crime aggregators

02128 Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~85
Very Walkable / Walker's Paradise in parts (Maverick area & Jeffries Point score highest).
Transit Score ~88
Excellent Transit — Blue Line + buses; quick access to downtown.
Bike Score ~78
Very Bikeable — waterfront paths and Greenway segments; mixed street bike lanes.
<15 min
Blue Line from Maverick to downtown (State/Government Center area connections) is typically ~8–15 minutes depending on destination; frequent buses and shuttles connect other sub-neighborhoods.

Source: WalkScore (neighborhood snapshots)

02128, Boston Summary

Overview

02128—East Boston—is a transit-rich, historically immigrant waterfront neighborhood with a mix of older triple-deckers, newer condo towers along the waterfront, and active commercial corridors around Maverick and Jeffries Point. It combines quick Blue Line access to downtown with waterfront parks (Piers Park, Constitution Beach) and strong neighborhood restaurants. Proximity to Logan Airport is both an asset (employment, travel) and a tradeoff (noise, traffic).

Key Features

  • Waterfront access & views Piers Park and HarborWalk provide skyline views, running/biking paths and public gathering places.
  • Transit connections Multiple Blue Line stations (Maverick, Airport, Wood Island, Orient Heights) plus frequent bus service make many commutes quick.
  • Local food scene Historic pizza and Italian seafood spots plus a growing Latin American and independent-restaurant scene.
  • Airport proximity Logan Airport brings jobs and convenience but also aircraft noise for parts of the ZIP.

Housing Snapshot

  • Mix of historic triple-deckers, low-rise walkups and newer waterfront condos.
  • Median/average rents are above the national average; market warm with steady demand.
  • Street parking is limited in many areas; some buildings include assigned parking or garages.

History

  • Immigrant heritage East Boston grew in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as an Italian and later Latin American immigrant enclave; landmarks like Santarpio's Pizza illustrate that history.
  • Landfill and harbor development Large portions of the East Boston peninsula are built on filled tidelands; Logan Airport and harbor infrastructure shaped the modern shoreline.

Demographics and Lifestyle

  • Population profile Diverse community with large Hispanic/Latino population and many bilingual households; mix of renters and owners.
  • Lifestyle Active waterfront lifestyle: walking, running, boating; lively restaurants and neighborhood businesses.
  • Family-friendly pockets Areas near parks and quieter residential blocks attract families, while Maverick Square and Jeffries Point appeal to young professionals.