Apartments to rent in Financial District, Boston

Boston's Financial District is the city's compact downtown business core and a fast-growing residential pocket of high-rise condos and apartments. The neighborhood sits along the waterfront and the Rose Kennedy Greenway and spans ZIP codes 02108, 02109, 02110 and 02111. Expect very walkable streets, multiple MBTA connections and a mix of luxury towers, converted lofts and small historic blocks near Faneuil Hall and South Station.

Nearby Neighborhoods Comparison

NeighborhoodsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
Financial District High Good Safe Excellent
Waterfront High Good Safe Excellent
North End Average Good Safe Excellent
Beacon Hill High Good Very Safe Excellent
Downtown Crossing Average Fair Less Safe Excellent
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: RentHop (neighborhood listing medians) & RentCafe market data

Financial District, Boston Rental Prices

Studio
$2,000 – $3,500
1 bedroom
$2,250 – $4,500
2 bedroom
$4,000 – $8,000
3 bedroom
$5,000 – $15,000

Source: RentHop (neighborhood listing medians) & RentCafe market data

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Financial District, Boston Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

⭐ ⭐ 8/10 GreatSchools
350 Harrison Ave / nearby (serves downtown area)
🧭 ~0.6–0.9 mi (walking distance from core Financial District)

Top Private Schools

Park Street School

⭐ Not rated School website
Beacon Hill (nearby)
🧭 ~0.5–1.0 mi (Beacon Hill)

Commonwealth School

⭐ Not rated (competitive independent HS) School website
151 Commonwealth Ave (Back Bay)
🧭 ~0.8–1.2 mi

Source: GreatSchools, local school pages and property listings

Financial District, Boston Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

The Financial District is generally safe during daytime business hours and is heavily patrolled, but like other downtown shopping and transit hubs it sees more property crimes, pickpocketing and visible drug-use incidents around adjoining Downtown Crossing at night. Residents report quieter evenings in luxury towers but occasional street-level safety complaints near transit hubs; be mindful of personal items and avoid isolated streets after late hours.

Source: Boston crime reports / local reporting

Financial District, Boston Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~99
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score ~100
Rider's Paradise
Bike Score ~85
Very Bikeable
<10 min walk to Boston Common / <10 min to South Station
Multiple MBTA stations (State Street, Downtown Crossing, Aquarium, South Station) put most downtown destinations within a 5–15 minute transit or walking trip.

Source: WalkScore / RentCafe neighborhood scores

Financial District, Boston Summary

Overview

The Financial District is Boston’s high-rise commercial core that increasingly doubles as a desirable downtown residential neighborhood. It offers immediate access to MBTA lines, ferries, South Station commuter rail and a raft of restaurants and services. Expect higher rents and limited street parking but top-tier walkability and convenient access to most of Boston’s downtown destinations.

Key Features

  • Transit hub: State Street, Downtown Crossing and South Station make the area extremely transit‑friendly.
  • Walkable downtown living: Restaurants, markets (Boston Public Market), and waterfront parks are within walking distance.
  • Financial & professional jobs: Major financial firms and law offices mean short commutes for downtown professionals.
  • Luxury towers & converted lofts: A mix of new high-rise condos and renovated historical buildings offers varied housing stock.

Housing Snapshot

  • Mostly rental apartments and condo towers with many buildings offering doorman and amenity packages.
  • Rents skew higher than Boston average; studios and 1BRs often targeted at professionals.
  • Limited on-street parking — most residents use garages or public transit.