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
| Neighborhoods | Cost | Schools | Safety | Walkability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
St. Elizabeth's, Boston Rental Prices
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St. Elizabeth's, Boston Schools & Education
Top Public Schools
Mary Lyon K-8 / Mary Lyon Pilot High School
F. Lyman Winship Elementary School
Top Private Schools
Mesivta High School of Greater Boston
Shaloh House Jewish Day School
Our Lady of the Presentation (parochial)
St. Elizabeth's, Boston Safety & Crime Overview
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).
St. Elizabeth's, Boston Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores
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.