Apartments to rent in Fenway–Kenmore, Boston

Fenway–Kenmore is a dense, transit-forward Boston neighborhood centered on Kenmore Square and the Back Bay Fens. Home to Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine Arts, major universities and the Longwood medical corridor, Fenway–Kenmore (ZIPs 02115 & 02215) is popular with students, medical professionals and young renters for its walkability, transit access and parkland.

Nearby Neighborhoods Comparison

NeighborhoodsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
Fenway–Kenmore High Good Safe Excellent
Back Bay High Excellent Safe Excellent
Kenmore Square High Good Safe Excellent
Mission Hill Average Good Safe Good
South End High Good Safe Excellent
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: Zumper

Fenway–Kenmore, Boston Rental Prices

Studio
$2,300 – $2,600
1 bedroom
$2,800 – $3,300
2 bedroom
$3,500 – $4,500
3 bedroom
$4,800 – $6,000

Source: Zumper

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Fenway–Kenmore, Boston Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Fenway High School

⭐ 2/10 GreatSchools
67 Alleghany St, Boston, MA 02120
🧭 In/near neighborhood (Fenway area).

Boston Latin School

⭐ Not rated (city magnet; long-standing exam school) Boston Latin / DESE
78 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02115
🧭 ~0.3–0.6 mi (on the edge of the Fenway/Back Bay Fens).

Tobin K-8 School (nearby option)

⭐ Not rated Boston Public Schools
40 Smith St, Roxbury, MA 02120
🧭 Assigned BPS option for some Fenway families (off-neighborhood; depends on assignment).

Top Private Schools

Boston University Academy (BUA)

⭐ Not rated BUA
1 University Road, Boston, MA 02215
🧭 In-neighborhood (on BU campus), convenient for families seeking independent secondary school options.

Emmanuel College (higher education)

⭐ Not rated College rankings
400 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115
🧭 Campus touches the Fenway; useful for families seeking college-prep or campus programs.

Simmons University (nearby)

⭐ Not rated College rankings
300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115
🧭 Nearby higher-education option with campus resources in the Fenway area.

Source: Boston Public Schools, school websites, GreatSchools

Fenway–Kenmore, Boston Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

Fenway–Kenmore is patrolled as part of Boston Police District D-4 (which includes Back Bay and parts of the South End). Recent district data show Part One crime in D-4 close to or modestly lower than city averages in many categories; the district saw a small year-over-year change in Part One crime in recent reports. Busy commercial corridors and nightlife (Lansdowne Street, Kenmore) can produce late-night incidents on event nights — exercise usual city precautions around game-day crowds and nightlife corridors.

Source: Boston Police / local reporting

Fenway–Kenmore, Boston Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~95
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score ~95
Rider's Paradise
Bike Score ~92
Very Bikeable
25 min (transit)
To Downtown by T: ~20–30 min depending on line and time; WalkScore travel summary lists drive ~8–10 min, transit ~25 min, bike ~15 min to downtown.

Source: Walk Score

Fenway–Kenmore, Boston Summary

Overview

Fenway–Kenmore is a transit-rich Boston neighborhood centered around Kenmore Square and the Back Bay Fens. It blends active nightlife and sports venues (Fenway Park) with cultural institutions (MFA, Symphony Hall), universities and the Longwood medical corridor. The area is highly walkable and attracts students, renters and medical professionals; rents trend above the city average due to demand and location.

Key Features

  • Transit & walkability: One of Boston’s most walkable, transit-forward neighborhoods (Walk Score ~95).
  • Parks & green space: Back Bay Fens and the Emerald Necklace provide large urban green space and recreational options.
  • Culture & institutions: Home to Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine Arts, several colleges and the Longwood Medical Area.
  • Rental demand: High demand from students and medical staff keeps rents elevated; a wide mix of apartment types from older brownstones to new mid-rises.

Housing Snapshot

  • Mostly rental-heavy; popular with students and medical professionals.
  • Rents higher than Boston average — studios and 1BRs commonly $2.3k–3.3k; 2BRs and 3BRs suitable for roommates or families command premium pricing.
  • Strong market turnover tied to the academic calendar and event schedule (sports, concerts).