Apartments to rent in St. Elizabeth's, Boston

St. Elizabeth's is a compact, medically oriented micro-neighborhood inside Boston's Brighton area (ZIP 02135) centered around St. Elizabeth's Medical Center and Commonwealth Avenue. The area mixes mid‑rise apartment buildings, medical campus services, small retail strips and several parks. It’s well-served by the MBTA Green Line (Warren Street) and is popular with healthcare workers, students and families seeking quick access to Kenmore and downtown.

Nearby Neighborhoods Comparison

NeighborhoodsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
St. Elizabeth's Average Good Safe Excellent
Cleveland Circle High Good Safe Excellent
Oak Square Average Good Safe Good
Brighton Center Average Good Safe Good
Allston Average Fair Less Safe Excellent
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: Zumper (neighborhood listing aggregates)

St. Elizabeth's, Boston Rental Prices

Studio
$1,800 – $2,300
1 bedroom
$2,200 – $2,600
2 bedroom
$2,700 – $3,400
3 bedroom
$3,500 – $4,400

Source: Zumper (neighborhood listing aggregates)

Rentals available in St. Elizabeth's, Boston

St. Elizabeth's, Boston Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Brighton High School

C+ Niche
25 Warren St, Brighton, MA 02135
🧭 ~0.2-0.6 mi (Warren St — in the St. Elizabeth's area)

F. Lyman Winship Elementary School

Not rated (varies by year) Boston Public Schools / local listings
54 Dighton St, Brighton, MA 02135
🧭 ~0.5-1.0 mi — neighborhood elementary

Top Private Schools

Shaloh House Jewish Day School

Not rated 9/10 (small private — community reviews) Local listings / Niche
29 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton, MA 02135
🧭 ~0.6 mi

Source: GreatSchools / Boston Public Schools

St. Elizabeth's, Boston Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

St. Elizabeth's sits inside Boston’s Brighton/Allston corridor and is patrolled by Boston Police (District 14 presence nearby). Crime in this micro‑neighborhood is generally comparable to the broader Brighton area — property crimes and theft are the most common calls; violent crime rates are lower than or similar to some central Boston neighborhoods. As with any urban area, take common precautions (lock cars, well‑lit routes at night).

Source: Boston Police / local community crime reports

St. Elizabeth's, Boston Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~82
Very Walkable
Transit Score ~68
Good Transit
Bike Score ~76
Very Bikeable
<20 min
Green Line B (Warren Street) to Park Street / Kenmore in ~15–20 minutes; frequent buses (65) connect to Brighton Center and Kenmore.

Source: WalkScore / MBTA schedule (Warren Street station)

St. Elizabeth's, Boston Summary

Overview

St. Elizabeth's is a small, well‑located micro‑neighborhood inside Brighton centered around St. Elizabeth's Medical Center and Commonwealth Avenue. It offers strong transit access (Warren Street Green Line B), a mix of rental inventory (from older walk-ups to mid‑rise apartments), several nearby parks and a cluster of medical/employment uses. The area appeals to healthcare workers, students and renters who prioritize a short commute to Kenmore, BU and central Boston.

Key Features

  • Medical campus: St. Elizabeth's Medical Center anchors the neighborhood and provides local employment and healthcare services.
  • Transit access: Warren Street Green Line stop and frequent buses make downtown and Kenmore reachable in under 20 minutes.
  • Parks & outdoor space: Pocket parks like Fidelis Way and nearby Chestnut Hill Reservoir trails offer outdoor options.
  • Rental market: Stable neighborhood-level rents that track Brighton averages — competitive for those seeking proximity to medical jobs.

Housing Snapshot

  • Mix of mid‑rise apartments and small multi‑family buildings.
  • Rents generally align with Brighton/Allston averages; 1BRs commonly in the low‑to‑mid $2k range (market dependent).
  • Limited off‑street parking; many renters rely on transit or permit street parking.