$2,748 – $4,806/mo

1–2 bedrooms
1–2 baths
499–1,457 sq ft
16 units available
Pet friendly

126 Border Street, Boston, MA 02128

As of October 13, 2026, Boston East in Boston, MA has 16 apartments for rent from $2,748 to $4,806/mo. One-bedrooms start at $2,748 and two-bedrooms at $3,785. The average asking rent has fallen 4.4% since April 29, 2026, from $3,683 to $3,521.

Floor plans

Boston East has 16 units available across 14 floor plans: 6 one-bedroom layouts (499–937 sq ft) and 8 two-bedroom layouts (929–1,457 sq ft). Prices checked October 13, 2026.

a10

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 499 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,748/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
228	$2,748	499	Oct 6

a5

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 556 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,949/mo

2 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
442	$2,949	556	Oct 6
440	$3,129	556	Oct 7

a1

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 634 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,029/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
427	$3,029	634	Oct 6

a4

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 569 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,094/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
419	$3,094	569	Dec 6

a1d

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 633 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,154/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
125	$3,154	633	Oct 6

al2

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 937 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,458/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
512	$3,458	937	Oct 21

b9

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 967 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,785/mo

2 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
120	$3,785	967	Oct 6
435	$3,953	967	Oct 6

b8

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 970 Sq Ft

Starting at $4,004/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
234	$4,004	970	Oct 6

b7

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 929 Sq Ft

Starting at $4,064/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
322	$4,064	929	Oct 8

b2

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 948 Sq Ft

Starting at $4,162/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
203	$4,162	948	Dec 11

bl3

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 968 Sq Ft

Starting at $4,163/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
516	$4,163	968	Oct 6

bl2

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,143 Sq Ft

Starting at $4,402/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
507	$4,402	1,143	Oct 6

bl1d

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,131 Sq Ft

Starting at $4,681/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
537	$4,681	1,131	Oct 29

bl7

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,457 Sq Ft

Starting at $4,806/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
536	$4,806	1,457	Nov 9

See all 53 units listed at Boston East, including ones no longer available.

Cost to rent here

At Boston East, a one-bedroom starts at about $3,285 a month all-in: $2,748 rent, $260 in listed fees, and an estimated $277 for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance. A two-bedroom starts at about $4,400.

All-in from$3,285/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at Boston East takes about $98,928 a year for a one-bedroom and $136,260 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $3,285 all-in month for a one-bedroom within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $160,100 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$3,285/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$160,100/yr

Income to qualify

$98,928/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Boston East has ranged from $3,474 to $3,847. The current average is $3,521, down $162 (4.4%) from $3,683 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (143 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

The listing for Boston East shows $260 a month in fees (parking garage $225, pet rent $35) and $500 due at signing (security deposit).

Rent
$2,748 – $4,806/mo
Earliest move-in
Oct 6

Monthly fees

Parking - Garage	$225/mo
Pet Rent	$35/mo

Due at signing

Security Deposit (Refundable)

$500

Amenities

Boston East is pet friendly and has garage or covered parking and in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 18 amenities, including fitness center, swimming pool, and patio/balcony.

Air Conditioning
Bike Storage Onsite
Clubroom W/Fireplace & Wi-Fi
Community Art Gallery
Courtyard W/Fire Pit
Dishwasher
Fitness Center
Garage Parking
Kayak & Paddleboard Launch
Outdoor Game Area

Patio/Balcony
Pet Friendly
Pets Spa And Wash Area
Smoke Free
Swimming Pool
Top Floor Lounge & Terrace
Walk-In Closets
Washer/Dryer

Amenity photos

Pet wash

Location

126 Border Street, Boston, MA 02128

Resident reviews

Boston East has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from resident reviews.

4.9

Overall rating

Positive

Mixed

Neutral

Negative

Management5.0

Amenities and Shared Spaces5.0

Maintenance5.0

Overall3 reviews

Residents consistently praise Boston East for its well-maintained building, responsive maintenance service, and welcoming staff. The property features clean common areas and amenities, a convenient waterfront location, and recent upgrades to shared spaces. Management and concierge services are noted as attentive and helpful, contributing to a strong overall resident experience.

Management and staff at this property receive consistently high praise for responsiveness, friendliness, and attentiveness to resident needs. Maintenance requests are addressed promptly, and the office team is noted as helpful and welcoming. Common areas and building amenities are well-maintained, contributing to an overall positive living experience.

This property receives positive feedback for its amenities and shared spaces. Residents report that hallways and common areas are consistently well-maintained and clean. Staff responsiveness to maintenance requests is noted as a strength, with quick turnaround times reported.

Maintenance requests receive prompt response times according to resident feedback. Staff are reported to be helpful and responsive to maintenance needs. The property maintains clean common areas and amenities.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Boston East is very walkable and bikeable, and transit is good.

Walking: Very walkable; Grade A
Transit: Good; Grade C
Biking: Bikeable; Grade C

Climate and air quality

Air quality near Boston East was good on 188 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in July (average AQI 60, moderate). Daily highs averaged 82°F in July, the warmest month, and lows averaged 17°F in February, the coldest.

Air quality

188 good-air days

of the past 365

Oct 13: Good, AQI 40

Oct 2025Oct 2026

Temperature

82° / 17°

average July high / February low

Oct 13: 58° high, 53° low

Oct 2025Oct 2026

Pollen

None

Oct 13–17 forecast

Tree: none, grass: none, weed: none

Month	Average high	Average low	Average AQI	Good-air days
January	33°F	18°F	46 (good)	20 of 31
February	32°F	17°F	59 (moderate)	9 of 28
March	49°F	30°F	50 (good)	16 of 31
April	57°F	40°F	49 (good)	18 of 30
May	69°F	52°F	53 (moderate)	12 of 31
June	81°F	62°F	58 (moderate)	6 of 30
July	82°F	66°F	60 (moderate)	5 of 31
August	82°F	66°F	53 (moderate)	10 of 31
September	70°F	58°F	43 (good)	24 of 30
October	63°F	47°F	41 (good)	25 of 31
November	49°F	35°F	42 (good)	22 of 30
December	36°F	22°F	44 (good)	21 of 31

Daily readings from Oct 14, 2025 to Oct 13, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

Boston East is a 200-unit building in Boston, MA.

Welcome to Boston East, where Boston Harbor is an extension of our spacious front yard. Let the water soothe you as you relax by the fire pit. Take calming breaths as you paddleboard or kayak in rhythm with the current. Enjoy the outdoors and take advantage of the open space. We are just minutes from Logan airport. We are 800 steps from the Blue Line Maverick T stop. And the water taxi is just three blocks away. Once you've taken a water taxi to work, it's hard to go back. Going for a drive? We have indoor parking and bike storage.

Building
Apartment · Mid-Rise
Total units
200

Nearby schools

The closest school to Boston East is Shining Star Day Care, a private preschool 0.1 miles away. The closest public school is Dante Alighieri, 0.2 miles away.

School	Type	Level	Distance
Shining Star Day Care Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.1 mi
East Boston Central Catholic School Private · Middle	Private	Middle	0.2 mi
Dante Alighieri Public · Elementary	Public	Elementary	0.2 mi
Hugh Roe O'Donnell Elementary School Public · Elementary	Public	Elementary	0.3 mi
East Boston Head Start-St John's Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.4 mi
Otis Elementary School Public · Elementary	Public	Elementary	0.4 mi
Ymca Children Center-East Boston Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.4 mi
Little Folks Community Day Care Private · Elementary	Private	Elementary	0.4 mi
East Boston Early Childhood Center Public · Elementary	Public	Elementary	0.5 mi
McKay K-8 School Public · Middle	Public	Middle	0.5 mi