Apartments to rent in 02210, Boston

02210 covers Boston’s Seaport / Waterfront — a recently built, high‑amenity neighborhood of luxury condos, new office towers, museums and waterfront parks. The ZIP is transit-accessible (Silver Line, South Station nearby), highly walkable and among the city’s priciest rental markets.

Nearby ZIPs Comparison

ZIPsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
02210 — Seaport / Waterfront High Good Safe Excellent
02110 — Financial District / Downtown High Good Safe Excellent
02111 — Downtown / Chinatown Average Good Safe Excellent
02127 — South Boston Average Fair Safe Good
02109 — North End High Good Safe Excellent
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: Zillow

ZIP 02210 Rental Prices

Studio
$2,740 – $4,030
1 bedroom
$3,550 – $5,225
2 bedroom
$5,197 – $7,644
3 bedroom
$6,135 – $9,021

Source: Zillow

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02210 Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

⭐ 6/10 GreatSchools (local listings)
885 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
🧭 ~0.8–1.1 mi (commonly assigned for Seaport-area addresses)

James F. Condon School

⭐ 3/10 GreatSchools / local listings
1245 Columbia Rd, Boston, MA
🧭 ~1.0 mi (South Boston/nearby)

Top Private Schools

Source: GreatSchools / local property listings

02210 Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

Seaport (02210) is primarily a high-rise, mixed-use waterfront district with lower violent crime rates compared with many dense urban neighborhoods; first‑hand crime aggregators and neighborhood risk tools classify the area as moderately low-risk though property‑related thefts and tourist-area petty crime can occur. As with any downtown/waterfront ZIP, watch parking areas and busy restaurant corridors at night and follow normal urban safety practices.

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk / local crime aggregators

02210 Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~80
Very Walkable (scores vary block-to-block; waterfront towers near Atlantic Ave score in the 90s).
Transit Score ~82
Good/Excellent transit — South Station and multiple Silver Line stops provide fast access to the Red Line, commuter rail, buses and Logan Airport via SL1/SL2.
Bike Score ~80
Very Bikeable — dedicated lanes and HarborWalk make short trips easy.
<15 min
To Downtown/Financial District by transit or bike: typically under 10–15 minutes; South Station is a short 5–12 minute walk from most points in 02210.

Source: WalkScore / Zillow property Walk & Transit metrics

02210, Boston Summary

Overview

02210 (Seaport / Waterfront) is Boston’s rapidly built waterfront neighborhood: a mix of high-rise condos, new office towers, destination restaurants and cultural institutions (ICA, waterfront attractions). The ZIP is highly walkable with strong transit connections (Silver Line, South Station nearby) and many amenities aimed at young professionals and corporate tenants. Rents and home values are among the city’s highest due to waterfront views, new-construction product and proximity to downtown. While construction and event traffic are realities, residents benefit from parks, waterfront access, and modern building amenities.

Key Features

  • Waterfront living & views: High-rise buildings with harbor and skyline views; HarborWalk and waterfront parks within easy reach.
  • Excellent transit: Silver Line stops (Courthouse, World Trade Center) and South Station put the city and Logan Airport within a short trip.
  • Dining & cultural draw: Institute of Contemporary Art, restaurants, seasonal markets and fast-growing retail/office presence.
  • New-construction inventory: Luxury towers with concierge, gyms and modern systems dominate the housing stock.

Housing Snapshot

  • Predominantly luxury high-rise condos and new rental towers.
  • High median rents and significant premium for water views and new amenities.
  • Limited street parking; many buildings include paid garage parking or valet.

History

  • Industrial port to Innovation District Seaport was historically industrial piers and warehouses; large redevelopment since the 1990s created the modern Seaport and Innovation District.
  • Cultural anchor The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) and new public parks helped rebrand the waterfront as a cultural/dining destination.

Demographics and Lifestyle

  • Younger professional population High share of young professionals, tech and finance workers living in condominium and rental towers.
  • High household incomes Median household incomes and home values are substantially above the Boston average (affluent mix).
  • Active waterfront lifestyle Residents use HarborWalk, waterfront restaurants and seasonal fitness events (Seaport Sweat) frequently.