Franklin D. Roosevelt K-8 School
⭐ 4/10 GreatSchools / BPS listings
95 Needham Rd, Hyde Park, MA 02136
🧭 ~0.5 mi (serves Hyde Park / Readville area)
Apartments to rent in Readville, Boston
Readville is a village within Boston’s Hyde Park neighborhood (ZIP 02136) with direct commuter-rail access at Readville station, a suburban feel inside the city, and easy access to the Neponset River greenway. This page covers rent ranges, transit, schools, parks and practical tips for living in Readville.
Nearby Neighborhoods Comparison
| Neighborhoods | Cost | Schools | Safety | Walkability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readville | Average | Fair | Safe | Good |
| Hyde Park | Average | Fair | Safe | Good |
| Roslindale | Average | Good | Safe | Good |
| Mattapan | Low | Fair | Safe | Good |
| West Roxbury | Average | Good | Very Safe | Good |
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe
Source: Apartment.com / local listings
Readville, Boston Rental Prices
Studio
$1,500 – $2,200
1 bedroom
$1,800 – $2,400
2 bedroom
$2,200 – $3,000
3 bedroom
$2,800 – $3,800
Source: Apartment.com / local listings
Rentals available in Readville, Boston
Readville, Boston Schools & Education
Top Public Schools
Boston Community Leadership Academy (BCLA)
⭐ 3/10 BPS / school profiles
655 Metropolitan Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136
🧭 ~1.0 mi (High-school campus serving Hyde Park)
Channing Elementary School
⭐ 3/10 GreatSchools / BPS
35 Sunnyside St, Hyde Park, MA 02136
🧭 ~1.0 mi
Top Private Schools
Boston Renaissance Charter Public School
⭐ Not rated School profiles
1415 Hyde Park Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136
🧭 ~1.2 mi
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
⭐ Not rated Charter profiles
1286 Hyde Park Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136
🧭 ~1.3 mi
Delphi Academy (nearby, Milton/Dedham area)
⭐ Not rated Private school listings
564 Blue Hill Ave (nearby)
🧭 ~2.5 mi
Readville, Boston Safety & Crime Overview
Safe
Readville (part of Hyde Park) is generally considered safer than many central Boston neighborhoods; most local incidents are property crimes and occasional street-level assaults. Readville is patrolled by Boston Police District E (which covers Hyde Park/Readville) and local online crime maps show scattered recent reports (the area is not a high-violent-crime hotspot but residents should use normal city precautions).
Source: SpotCrime / local crime maps
Readville, Boston Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores
Walk Score ~52
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score ~55
Good Transit
Bike Score ~38
Somewhat Bikeable
<30 min
Commuter-rail from Readville station to South Station ~25–35 min (Fairmount/commuter-rail service); frequent buses connect to Forest Hills and Mattapan. WalkScore and MBTA timetables are the best sources for current schedules.
Source: WalkScore / MBTA schedule
Readville, Boston Summary
Overview
Readville is a compact village within Boston’s Hyde Park neighborhood (ZIP 02136) that blends a suburban residential character with direct commuter-rail links to downtown. It’s popular with renters who want lower-cost alternatives to inner-Boston neighborhoods while keeping reasonable transit access and neighborhood green space.
Key Features
- Commuter-rail access: Readville station serves the Fairmount and several commuter-rail lines for a straightforward trip into South Station.
- Parks & outdoors: Close to the Neponset River Reservation and Stony Brook Reservation for trails and riverfront access.
- Village feel: Residential streets, family-oriented housing and small local businesses (bakeries, delis, community-oriented shops).
Housing Snapshot
- Mostly mid-20th-century single-family homes, small multi-family buildings, and some newer infill condos.
- Rent ranges are moderate for the Boston area — typically lower than inner neighborhoods but higher than some outer suburbs.
- Short commute to downtown by commuter rail (~25–35 minutes).