Apartments to rent in Kenmore, Boston

Kenmore (Kenmore Square) sits at the western edge of Boston’s Back Bay and the northern edge of the Fenway. Centered on Kenmore Square and Kenmore Station, the area combines heavy student housing (BU), music and cultural venues, easy Green Line access, and proximity to Fenway Park and the Back Bay Fens. Common ZIPs: 02115 and 02215.

Nearby Neighborhoods Comparison

NeighborhoodsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
Kenmore High Good Safe Excellent
Fenway High Good Safe Excellent
Back Bay High Excellent Very Safe Excellent
Allston Average Fair Less Safe Good
Beacon Hill High Excellent Very Safe Excellent
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: Zumper

Kenmore, Boston Rental Prices

Studio
$1,800 – $3,200
1 bedroom
$2,400 – $3,800
2 bedroom
$3,300 – $5,200
3 bedroom
$4,800 – $7,000

Source: Zumper

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Kenmore, Boston Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Boston Latin School

⭐ 8/10 GreatSchools
78 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02115
🧭 ~0.7 mi (Longwood area)

Fenway High School

⭐ 3/10 GreatSchools
Half of Fenway area (varies)
🧭 In/adjacent to Fenway — serves neighborhood seniors

Top Private Schools

The Winsor School

⭐ Not rated / Elite School website
103 Pilgrim Road, Boston, MA 02215
🧭 ~0.8 mi (Longwood/Back Bay Fens)

Boston University Academy

⭐ Not rated School website
Boston University campus (Charles River)
🧭 ~0.6 mi (BU campus, adjacent)

Source: Boston Public Schools / GreatSchools

Kenmore, Boston Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

Kenmore (part of the Fenway–Kenmore area) is generally comparable to or slightly safer than Boston’s city average for violent crime, though property and theft incidents concentrate near high-traffic corridors (Kenmore Square, Lansdowne Street, and event nights around Fenway Park). As with many central neighborhoods, safety varies block-by-block — nightlife and game nights bring more calls for service and pickpocketing/theft risk; quieter residential pockets near the Fens and BU are calmer. Use local crime maps and the Boston Police blotter for block-level detail.

Source: AreaVibes / local crime aggregators

Kenmore, Boston Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~95
Walker's Paradise (daily errands don't require a car)
Transit Score ~90
Excellent transit (multiple Green Line branches + bus connections)
Bike Score ~73
Very Bikeable (bike lanes and campus routes)
<10 min
To Downtown Boston by Green Line (Kenmore → Park Street ≈ 8–10 min typical)

Source: WalkScore.com

Kenmore, Boston Summary

Overview

Kenmore sits at a cultural and transit crossroads: Kenmore Square, Kenmore Station, and easy access to BU, Fenway Park, and the Back Bay Fens make it extremely walkable and transit-friendly. The neighborhood attracts students, young professionals, and sports/culture fans — rents are relatively high but the area offers unmatched convenience to downtown and campus life.

Key Features

  • Transit hub: Kenmore Station (Green Line B/C/D) and multiple bus lines make commuting fast to downtown and campus.
  • Cultural access: Fenway Park, Symphony Hall, and close museum access (MFA) put major cultural destinations within walking distance.
  • Walkable & bikeable: High Walk Score and bike infrastructure make running errands and commuting by bike practical.
  • Student & rental market: Significant student presence (BU) produces strong rental turnover and many furnished/short-term options.

Housing Snapshot

  • Predominantly mid-rise apartment buildings and converted brownstones; many units managed for student housing.
  • Rent ranges are above Boston median—studios commonly $1,800–$3,200; 1BRs often $2,400–$3,800.
  • Limited street parking; garage parking is common but expensive.