A most charming and gracious front-facing, sunny side 1 BR/1 BA, 711 SF home w elevator. Located in a former Beacon St Mansion once owned by Godfrey Lowell Cabot, the oversized front facing living room has a radiant bay window, refinished rich oak hardwood flrs w walnut stain, crisp white English country style built-in bookshelves & cabinets. The cozy bedroom is tucked away off the living room yet gets great light for an interior space. A curved doorway graces the hallway, leading to a large updated bathroom w tumbled stone tile, charming wall sconces, & a stylish, designer pedestal sink. A large walk-in closet has been converted w shelving & is currently used as an office off the fully applcd spacious kitchen. Central A/C. The Charles River is your backyard and The Back Bay your front. Truly a Home Sweet Home!
Heat and hot water included
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$2,850/mo
242 Beacon St #1A, Boston, MA 02116
1beds
711sqft
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Apartment
Available Wed Apr 1 2026
No pets
Shared laundry
What's special
Charming wall sconcesStylish designer pedestal sinkRadiant bay windowFront-facing sunny side
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 28, 2026 at 07:57am
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Walk In Closet
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 711 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Heating included in rent, Hot water included in rent, Walk In Closet
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/28/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,850$4/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Back Bay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Mel H King ElementaryGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Quincy Upper SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Snowden Int'L High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
There are 3 available units in this apartment building