Apartments to rent in Fenway, Boston

Fenway (Fenway–Kenmore) sits west of Back Bay and north of the Longwood medical area — a compact, highly walkable Boston neighborhood anchored by Fenway Park, university campuses and the Back Bay Fens. Popular with students and young professionals, Fenway mixes older brownstones and new high-rise rentals; ZIPs covering most of the neighborhood are 02115 and 02215.

Nearby Neighborhoods Comparison

NeighborhoodsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
Fenway High Good Safe Excellent
Back Bay High Excellent Very Safe Excellent
Longwood Medical Area High Good Safe Excellent
Mission Hill Average Fair Safe Good
Kenmore Square High Good Safe Excellent
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: Zumper (neighborhood rent medians) & Zillow listings

Fenway, Boston Rental Prices

Studio
$1,800 – $3,200
1 bedroom
$2,200 – $4,600
2 bedroom
$3,000 – $7,000
3 bedroom
$4,200 – $10,000

Source: Zumper (neighborhood rent medians) & Zillow listings

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Fenway, Boston Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Hurley K-8 School

⭐ 🟊 7/10 GreatSchools
70 Worcester St, Boston, MA 02118
🧭 ~0.8 mi (short walk from eastern Fenway)

Fenway High School

⭐ 2/10 GreatSchools
Typical Fenway-area assignment (Boston Public Schools)
🧭 In/adjacent to neighborhood

Boston Latin School

⭐ 🟊 8/10 GreatSchools
78 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02115
🧭 ~0.4–0.8 mi (near Fenway/Back Bay border)

Top Private Schools

Winsor School

⭐ Not rated on GreatSchools Winsor School
House number in Back Bay area
🧭 ~0.4 mi (Back Bay, short walk)

Source: GreatSchools

Fenway, Boston Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

Fenway is generally comparable to or slightly safer than Boston's average for violent crime, but property and theft incidents are elevated in spots with heavy foot traffic (Kenmore Square, the immediate Fenway Park area) and on game days. Petty theft and bicycle thefts increase during events; residents report the neighborhood is well-patrolled but to minimize risk avoid leaving bags or bikes unattended around event venues and Kenmore transit hubs.

Source: AreaVibes estimate and City open data (Boston crime datasets)

Fenway, Boston Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~95
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score ~97
Rider's Paradise
Bike Score ~90
Very Bikeable
<15 min
To Downtown (Park Street / Government Center) by Green Line/MBTA: ~10–20 min depending on connection

Source: Walk Score

Fenway, Boston Summary

Overview

Fenway (Fenway–Kenmore) is a compact, transit-rich Boston neighborhood anchored by Fenway Park, the Back Bay Fens and a cluster of universities and medical/research institutions. It blends a strong rental market (high demand from students and young professionals), highly walkable streets, and lively nightlife and dining — balanced by event-driven crowds and comparatively high rents.

Key Features

  • Transit & walkability: One of Boston's most walkable neighborhoods with excellent Green Line access (Kenmore, Museum, Longwood) and short transit rides to downtown.
  • Cultural & sports hub: Fenway Park, Symphony Hall, museums and a dense restaurant scene make the neighborhood an entertainment destination.
  • Academic & medical anchors: Nearby campuses (BU, Northeastern, Berklee) and the Longwood Medical Area drive steady rental demand and support local services.
  • Parks & green space: Olmsted-designed Back Bay Fens and easy access to the Charles River paths provide valuable outdoor space.

Housing Snapshot

  • High rental demand driven by students, medical staff and young professionals.
  • Mixture of older brownstones and newly-built luxury/high-amenity apartment buildings.
  • Rents run above Boston average — expect premium pricing for newer buildings or units with in-unit laundry and modern finishes.