Fenway/Kenmore

These two neighborhoods are considered together because of their relatively small size and the fact that mostly students and young professionals live there. However, there is a significant difference in the type of living that each one offers.

Kenmore Square is a strip of about 6 blocks centered around a major crossing of Boston's three main streets: Commonwealth Ave., Beacon St. and Brookline Ave. It is the most urban part of Boston. The streets are always busy with traffic and sidewalks are always full of Boston University and MIT students who have their dorms here. The pace doesn't slow down at night, as Kenmore's Lansdowne St. is home to some 10 clubs and bars that are frequented by all who like to have a good time. Directly in the center of Kenmore are major bus and "T" stations making it one of the most convenient locations in the city. Therefore, if you are looking for some excitement and want to be in the middle of it all and don't mind high rents and no parking Kenmore is where you want to be.

Located right next to Kenmore Square, the Fenway offers a more diverse living experience. Split in half by the Fenway Park, this neighborhood is really comprised of two distinct districts.

On the east side, where it borders Back Bay, South End and the Symphony area it is an extension of the city with many busy streets full of local students who attend some 7 colleges that are located in this neighborhood. Lined with mostly older apartment building (most of which have been renovated) this area provides a good alternative for all those who want to be in the city but can't quiet afford its prices.

Just a short walk away, on the other side of the Fenway Park, you will find more peaceful, residential areas. Plenty of green to walk, jog, or bike on, two very exquisite museums and an upcoming mall make this part of Fenway very desirable for those who enjoy a relaxed living environment.

Perhaps best known for its baseball stadium (also called the Fenway Park) this area is also home to some universities and the Longwood Medical Center, whose employees make up a large percentage of the local residents. Besides a laid-back atmosphere, the biggest advantage of this neighborhood is the rents. An average one bedroom costs are about $1,300. Additionally, most units are usually quite spacious and modern. The only inconvenience that some clients bring up is the apparent lack of transportation. The closest three "T" stops are 5-10 min. walk in any direction. However, as most Bostonians commute by "T" they tend to forget that there are also buses in this city, and those pass by Fenway very frequently.

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