Apartments to rent in Andrew Square, Boston

Andrew Square (South Boston) sits where Dorchester Avenue, Southampton and Boston Street meet — a transit-forward, walkable pocket centered on the MBTA Red Line’s Andrew station. The area mixes long-standing neighborhood retail with new development near South Bay and the Seaport; most of Andrew Square lies in ZIP 02127.

Nearby Neighborhoods Comparison

NeighborhoodsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
Andrew Square Average Fair Safe Excellent
City Point Average Fair Safe Excellent
South Boston (Southie) High Fair Safe Excellent
Savin Hill Average Fair Safe Good
South Boston Waterfront High Good Very Safe Excellent
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: Prop-metrics / market summary for ZIP 02127

Andrew Square, Boston Rental Prices

Studio
$2,000 – $2,800
1 bedroom
$2,400 – $3,400
2 bedroom
$3,000 – $4,600
3 bedroom
$4,200 – $6,000

Source: Prop-metrics / market summary for ZIP 02127

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Andrew Square, Boston Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Roger Clap Innovation School

⭐ 2/10 GreatSchools (referenced via listing data)
35 Harvest St, Dorchester, MA 02125
🧭 ~0.6 mi (on the Dorchester side)

Top Private Schools

Source: Boston Public Schools listings & local MLS school info

Andrew Square, Boston Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

Andrew Square is an active transit hub and commercial node with a history of occasional street-level incidents (transit altercations, robberies, and traffic crashes). The area generally tracks with South Boston’s citywide safety profile: most daytime activity is safe and well-patrolled, but residents and visitors should use typical urban precautions after dark and around the busy Andrew intersection. Recent local news logs show periodic incidents near the T and main corridors; citywide homicide/property trends vary year-to-year.

Source: Local reporting and community sites (Universal Hub), Boston Globe city statistics

Andrew Square, Boston Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~87
Very Walkable
Transit Score ~70
Excellent Transit
Bike Score ~69
Bikeable
<15 min
To downtown by Red Line (Andrew → South Station ~4 min; Andrew → Downtown Crossing ~6–10 min depending on service and transfer). Frequent bus connections at the Andrew busway provide surface routing through South Boston and Dorchester.

Source: Walk Score neighborhood page (Columbus Park-Andrew Square)

Andrew Square, Boston Summary

Overview

Andrew Square is a transit-centered pocket of South Boston anchored by the MBTA Red Line’s Andrew station. The neighborhood blends traditional Southie retail on Broadway and Dorchester Avenue with nearby larger retail at South Bay Center and quick access to the Seaport and UMass Boston. It’s popular with commuters who value walkability and Red Line access; housing is a mix of triple-deckers, small condo conversions, and newer multi-family buildings.

Key Features

  • Transit hub: Direct Red Line access at Andrew Station and multiple bus routes — one of the neighborhood’s biggest assets.
  • Waterfront proximity: Carson Beach, Castle Island, and the Harborwalk are minutes away for recreation and waterfront views.
  • Local retail & services: A dense cluster of restaurants, markets, and essential services along Dorchester Avenue and Broadway.
  • Convenient for commuters: Short Red Line ride to Downtown, South Station and the Seaport.

Housing Snapshot

  • Mostly rental-heavy with many multi-family conversions and smaller condo buildings.
  • Rents near or slightly below Seaport/Waterfront prices but above many outer Dorchester submarkets.
  • Strong demand around Red Line access — units with modern kitchens, in-unit laundry, and parking command premiums.