Apartments to rent in East Boston, Boston

East Boston ("Eastie") sits across Boston Harbor from Downtown, packs strong waterfront access (Piers Park, Constitution Beach), easy Blue Line service to the city, and a long immigrant history. This guide covers rentals, schools, safety, transit and practical info for ZIPs 02128 and 02228.

Nearby Neighborhoods Comparison

NeighborhoodsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
East Boston Average Good Safe Excellent
North End High Good Safe Excellent
Charlestown High Good Safe Excellent
Seaport High Good Safe Excellent
Downtown High Good Very Safe Excellent
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: Boston.com (rental market) & Zillow listings

East Boston, Boston Rental Prices

Studio
$1,800 – $2,400
1 bedroom
$2,100 – $3,600
2 bedroom
$2,900 – $4,800
3 bedroom
$3,500 – $6,000

Source: Boston.com (rental market) & Zillow listings

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East Boston, Boston Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Mario Umana Academy (K0-8)

⭐ Not rated Boston Public Schools
312 Border St, East Boston, MA 02128
🧭 In-neighborhood (~0.5–1.0 mi from Jeffries Point)

East Boston High School (7-12)

⭐ Not rated Boston Public Schools
86 White St, East Boston, MA 02128
🧭 Serves the neighborhood (Orient Heights / Central East Boston)

McKay K-8 School

⭐ Not rated Boston Public Schools
122 Cottage St, East Boston, MA 02128
🧭 In-neighborhood (Jeffries Point / Maverick area)

Top Private Schools

Source: Boston Public Schools / NCES / Catholic Schools Office

East Boston, Boston Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

East Boston is patrolled by Boston Police District A‑7 (covering Maverick, Jeffries Point, Orient Heights and Day Square). Overall property-crime metrics are similar or slightly lower than some Boston averages, but violent- and street-level incidents are concentrated in pockets (varies block-by-block). Common local advice: avoid poorly lit side streets late at night, secure bikes/cars, and monitor local BPD/community alerts. Maverick Square and Day Square are busier commercial hubs with more reported incidents than some residential blocks; Orient Heights and Jeffries Point are generally quieter. Local crime maps and neighborhood-grade tools show mixed performance across East Boston subareas.

Source: Boston Police (A‑7) and neighborhood crime analysis

East Boston, Boston Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~95
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score ~74
Very good transit (Blue Line + buses; seasonal ferry pilots)
Bike Score ~72
Very Bikeable
<15 min
Blue Line from Maverick/Airport to Downtown (Aquarium/State/Faneuil area) typically under 15 minutes; drives to the Financial District are 10–25 min depending on traffic via Sumner/Callahan tunnels.

Source: WalkScore / MBTA

East Boston, Boston Summary

Overview

East Boston is a waterfront neighborhood with a long immigrant history, a growing waterfront residential scene (Jeffries Point, Maverick), and strong transit links via the MBTA Blue Line. It offers relatively more affordable access to Boston skyline views and waterfront parks compared with Seaport/Downtown, but tradeoffs include airport noise near Logan and spotty street parking in busier commercial nodes.

Key Features

  • Waterfront access: Piers Park and the East Boston Greenway provide direct harbor views and outdoor recreation.
  • Transit connections: Multiple Blue Line stops (Maverick, Airport, Wood Island, Orient Heights) make downtown commutes straightforward.
  • Cultural dining: A lively restaurant scene centered on Italian, Peruvian and Latino eateries anchors community life.
  • Community services: Strong neighborhood institutions like the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center and local schools support families and newcomers.

Housing Snapshot

  • Mix of historic triple-deckers and newer waterfront condos
  • 1‑BR median rents sit below downtown/Seaport but have risen with recent demand
  • Parking can be constrained on commercial corridors; resident permits apply on many streets