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Babcock Tower
Property highlights
Nestled on the edge of Boston's vibrant downtown, Babcock Tower stands out with its fantastic proximity to Boston University, perfect for those seeking a dynamic urban lifestyle. The property boasts a full suite of amenities, including on-site laundry, parking, and a gym, all while being steps from public transport and bustling everyday conveniences like CVS and Target. Renters rave about the management's friendly and engaging atmosphere and enjoy delightful views of the Charles River. With utilities like electricity, air conditioning, heat, and hot water included in the rent, it offers great value. Both cats and dogs are welcome, making it an ideal choice for pet owners.
- 12 units available
- Studio • 1 Bed • 2 Beds
- Location
- 270 Babcock Street, Boston MA 02215, Allston
- Amenities
- On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage, Gym + more
- Price range (base price, 12 month lease)
- $2,950+ mo - $3,915+ mo
- Commute
Price and Availability
Babcock Tower apartments start at $2,950/month. There are 12 available apartments priced from $2,950 to $3,915. Prices were last verified by Babcock Tower 2 hours ago. (Prices listed include base rent only—contact the property for full details.)
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Unit 19J
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$2,975+ moBase rent12-mo lease
Unit 21J
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$2,975+ moBase rent12-mo lease
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If you're looking to be on the edge of Boston's downtown area, Babcock Tower is the perfect home for you. We offer a choice of studios, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartment homes featuring ranges, ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers and vinyl flooring. Enjoy the perks of laundry facilities, on-site management and maintenance. At Babcock Towers, our prime location puts you in close proximity to local attractions including the Charles River, shops, restaurants, the New Balance Field, and much more. Electricity, air conditioning, heat, and hot water are all included in the rent. Garage parking is also available for rent.
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Must have 3x the rent in total household income (before taxes)
Explore the Area
Star Market
0.1 mi
Hong Kong Supermarket
0.2 mi
Buick Street Market
0.3 mi
Berezka International Food Store
0.5 mi
Trader Joe's
0.5 mi
Ki Bistro
0.1 mi
Thai Dish
0.1 mi
Brown Sugar Cafe
0.1 mi
Brown Sugar Cafe
0.1 mi
Caffè Nero
0.1 mi
Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St
0.1 mi
Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St
0.1 mi
Outbound
0.1 mi
Babcock Street
0.1 mi
Babcock Street
0.1 mi
Tailwind Boston Seaplane Base
4.8 mi
Boston Harbor Seaplane Base (Cape Air Seaplanes)
4.8 mi
Logan International Airport
5.7 mi
Norwood Memorial Airport
11.6 mi
Laurence G. Hanscom Field
11.7 mi
5 /10
Match Charter Public School
CharterPK-12
1,225 Students
0.1 mi
6 /10
Morse School
PublicPK-5
306 Students
0.5 mi
2 /10
Horace Mann School For The Deaf
PublicPK-12
84 Students
0.8 mi
3 /10
Jackson/Mann K-8 School
PublicPK-8
656 Students
0.8 mi
4 /10
Gardner Pilot Academy
PublicPK-8
401 Students
0.8 mi
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New Balance Field
0.1 mi
Nickerson Field
0.1 mi
BU Softball Field
0.2 mi
Freeman Square
0.4 mi
Lawton Playground
0.4 mi
William Howard Taft Middle School Library
0.1 mi
Adult Literacy Resource Center
0.1 mi
Athlete Study Hall
0.1 mi
Walter Brown Arena
0.1 mi
Nickerson Field
0.1 mi
The Daily Stroll
0.2 mi
The Pet Shop
0.5 mi
Mansfield Dog Park
0.6 mi
The Mindful Mutt
0.6 mi
Merwin Animal Clinic
0.9 mi
Getting Around
Walk & Transit Scores
Walk Score: 96 — Walker's Paradise, everything you need just steps away.Transit Score: 67 — Offers reasonable public transit options nearby.Public Transit Access
The Allston area benefits from access to public transit options, such as 40 nearby routes: 37 bus, 3 rail, 0 otherNearby public transit stops include:
- Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St (~0.05 mi)
- Outbound (~0.11 mi)
- Babcock Street (~0.11 mi)
- 1079 Commonwealth Ave (~0.11 mi)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Babcock Tower has 12 units available starting at $2,950 per month (base price without fees when signing a 12 month lease). Check out the Price and Availability section for the most up-to-date unit information.
In Boston, MA, the average rent is $2,999+ for a studio, $3,425+ for a 1-bedroom, $4,234+ for a 2-bedroom, and $4,704+ for a 3-bedroom.* For more information on rental trends in Boston, MA, check out our monthly Boston, MA Rent Report.
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
Some of Babcock Tower's amenities include on-site laundry, dishwasher, and pet friendly. To see the other amenities this property offers, check out the Amenities section.
Babcock Tower is not currently offering any rent specials.
Yes, Babcock Tower is pet-friendly.
Yes, Babcock Tower offers parking.
No, Babcock Tower does not offer units with in unit laundry.
No, Babcock Tower does not have a pool.
No, Babcock Tower does not have accessible units.
Yes, Babcock Tower has units with dishwashers.