Apartments to rent in Mount Bowdoin, Boston

Mount Bowdoin is a historic, hilltop pocket in central Dorchester known for its oval green, Victorian-era homes and walkable side streets. The neighborhood sits near Fields Corner and the Four Corners/Geneva area and is covered mainly by ZIP codes 02121, 02122 and parts of 02125.

Nearby Neighborhoods Comparison

NeighborhoodsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
Mount Bowdoin Average Fair Safe Excellent
Fields Corner Average Fair Safe Excellent
Savin Hill Average Good Safe Good
Codman Square Low Fair Less Safe Good
Columbia Point Average Good Safe Good
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: NeighborhoodScout / market listings (Zillow, Zumper)

Mount Bowdoin, Boston Rental Prices

Studio
$1,500 – $2,300
1 bedroom
$2,000 – $2,800
2 bedroom
$2,600 – $3,600
3 bedroom
$3,200 – $4,500

Source: NeighborhoodScout / market listings (Zillow, Zumper)

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Mount Bowdoin, Boston Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Top Private Schools

Source: Homes.com / Redfin / GreatSchools

Mount Bowdoin, Boston Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

Mount Bowdoin has typical urban-Dorchester crime patterns: pockets of property and violent crime above some Boston averages in nearby ZIPs, but also active neighborhood organizations and visibility near main corridors. Crime varies block-by-block; daylight/park areas like Mt. Bowdoin Green are generally well-used while some commercial arteries see more incidents. Take normal city precautions and check local Boston Police reports for the latest block-level data.

Source: NeighborhoodScout (neighborhood crime & demographics)

Mount Bowdoin, Boston Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~77
Very Walkable
Transit Score ~75
Excellent Transit
Bike Score ~65
Bikeable
<25 min
To Downtown Boston by transit ~19–25 min depending on route (Fairmount/Commuter rail + short bus or Red Line connection from Fields Corner).

Source: WalkScore (address sample pages)

Mount Bowdoin, Boston Summary

Overview

Mount Bowdoin is a compact, historic neighborhood in central Dorchester characterized by its hilltop green, Victorian and early-20th-century housing stock, and an active, diverse resident population. The area is walkable with close transit links (Fairmount shuttles, nearby Red Line at Fields Corner) and a mix of small multi-family buildings and single-family homes.

Key Features

  • Historic architecture: Well-preserved Victorian and Colonial-Revival houses clustered around the oval Mt. Bowdoin Green.
  • Walkable neighborhood: Most daily errands are within easy walking distance; good bus connections and short access to Fields Corner Red Line.
  • Community green: Mt. Bowdoin Green is the neighborhood focal point for informal gatherings and local identity.
  • Affordable pockets within Boston: Rents and housing costs are generally lower than many inner-Boston neighborhoods while keeping city access.

Housing Snapshot

  • Mix of small multi-family buildings (two- to four-deckers) and single-family Victorian homes.
  • Rents are below Boston city-center medians but rising with area demand; vacancy can be seasonal.
  • Good supply of 2–3 bedroom units for families and shared households.