12 Monument Avenue # 1, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown

$2,450

$2,400/mo

1

Baths

480

Sq Ft

480

Lot Sq Ft

1890

Year Built

Apartment

Type

20

Days on Market

For Rent Price Drop -$50 Listed Aug 6, 2026 • MLS# 73560361 Copied! • Updated Aug 26, 2026

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About this home

Ideally situated between Monument Square and town center, this well-appointed 480sf studio is located directly in the heart of Charlestown's coveted gaslight district, with close proximity to local dining, shopping, parks, and commuting options. This bright and sunny studio features gleaming hardwood floors, large windows, and architectural columns that gracefully separate the living and sleeping areas. The highly functional kitchen offers maple cabinetry, granite countertops, gas cooking, and built-in microwave. The full bathroom features a tub/shower, ceramic tile floor and pedestal sink. Available September 1, 2026. No Pets.

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Property History

Market Insights

1

Price Changes

2%

Price Range

Property Timeline

↓

Price Reduced

Aug 26, 2026

$2,400 $50 (-2.04%)

From $2,450 to $2,400 (-2.0%)

🏠

Listed for Rent

Aug 6, 2026

$2,450

Original listing

Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
08/26/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$2,400	$50	-	From $2,450 to $2,400 (-2.0%)
08/06/2026	🏠 Listed for Rent	$2,450	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease

Style Apartment

Year Built 1890

Living Area 480 sq ft

Lot Size 480 sq ft

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 3

Rental Details

Available Sep 1, 2026

Lease Term Term of Rental(12+)

Rent Includes Water, Sewer

Security Deposit $2,450

Required First MonthDepositReferencesInsurance

Pets No

Pet Policy No Pets

Interior

Heating Electric Baseboard

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer

Fireplace None

Basement None

Laundry Off-site

Features None

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None

Water None

Sewer None

Gas None

Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Unit/Building 1

Sq Ft Source Owner

Documents None

County Suffolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 20 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Apartment

Listing Type

For Rent

Year Built

1890

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

480 sq ft

Total Rooms

3

Entry Level

1

Floor Layout

Interactive room guide Explore Floor Layout 1 level · 14 rooms Open ›

Interior Features

Flooring:

Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement:

Laundry: Off-Site

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof:

Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric Baseboard

Cooling:

Hot Water:

Water Source:

Sewer:

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:

Patio & Porch:

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Nearby Schools

School District

Boston School District local

C-

🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021

52% attend college

38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working

⚠ School Safety 2024-25

3.7% Above Average

3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency

↓ 1.8% below state avg

E

Elementary Schools

10 schools

A-

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

0.3 mi | #85 of 352 | Score: 51.3

Improved 4 spots from last year

-7 below state avg

507 students Diverse

Grades PK-08

C

Harvard-Kent Elementary School

0.3 mi | #589 of 824 | Score: 41.5

Dropped 181 spots from last year

-16.7 below state avg

334 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-06

D

Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing

0.4 mi | #374 of 346 | Score: 33.9

Same rank as last year

73 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-12

A

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

0.7 mi | #48 of 352 | Score: 57.2

Improved 2 spots from last year

-1.1 below state avg

784 students Diverse

Strong Attendance

Grades PK-08

St. John Elementary School

0.9 mi

Grades PK-08

C+

Mario Umana Academy

1.1 mi | #11 of 16 | Score: 26.9

Improved 333 spots from last year

-31.3 below state avg

634 students Less Diverse

Rising School

Grades PK-08

East Boston Central Catholic School

1.2 mi

Grades PK-08

Advent School

1.2 mi

Grades K-06

B+

Alighieri Dante Montessori School

1.3 mi | #5 of 12 | Score: 45.3

Improved 124 spots from last year

-12.9 below state avg

109 students Diverse

Rising School

Grades PK-06

D

O'Donnell Elementary School

1.3 mi | #777 of 824 | Score: 30.7

Dropped 52 spots from last year

-27.5 below state avg

256 students Less Diverse

Grades PK-06

M

Middle Schools

10 schools

Middle School Academy

2.9 mi

F

Higginson/Lewis K-8 School

3.9 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6

Improved 3 spots from last year

-34.6 below state avg

213 students Diverse

Grades 03-08

Nativity Prep School

4.1 mi

Grades 05-08

A

Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School

4.4 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9

Improved 187 spots from last year

-16.3 below state avg

1,126 students Diverse

Rising School College Ready Curriculum

Grades 05-08

Dearborn Middle School

4.7 mi

Mother Caroline Academy

4.7 mi

Grades 05-08

Epiphany School

5.6 mi

Grades 05-08

C

Ohrenberger School

9.0 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9

Improved 20 spots from last year

-23.3 below state avg

477 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 03-08

Edwards Middle

0.4 mi

UP Academy

2.9 mi

H

High Schools

10 schools

D

Charlestown High School

0.4 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0

Improved 49 spots from last year

-27.2 below state avg

754 students Diverse

11 sports • 488 athletes

Early College Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

C-

East Boston High School

1.5 mi | #305 of 346 | Score: 37.3

Improved 31 spots from last year

-20.9 below state avg

1,252 students Less Diverse

14 sports • 584 athletes

Early College Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

Newman School

1.8 mi

Grades 07-12

C

Quincy Upper School

1.8 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6

Improved 4 spots from last year

-13.6 below state avg

557 students Very Diverse

12 sports • 208 athletes

High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-12

Cathedral High School

2.3 mi

9 sports • 430 athletes

Grades 07-12

A+

Boston Latin School

3.2 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3

Improved 61 spots from last year

+15.1 above state avg

2,424 students Very Diverse

18 sports • 2,006 athletes

Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics

Grades 07-12

A-

O'Bryant School of Math & Science

3.3 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1

Improved 94 spots from last year

+2.9 above state avg

1,509 students Very Diverse

High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-12

B

Dearborn STEM Academy

3.4 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7

Improved 356 spots from last year

-26.6 below state avg

565 students Diverse

10 sports • 242 athletes

Early College Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

C

Ruth Batson Academy

4.0 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6

Improved 346 spots from last year

-30.6 below state avg

604 students Diverse

8 sports • 128 athletes

Early College Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

A+

Boston Latin Academy

4.2 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9

Improved 214 spots from last year

+5.7 above state avg

1,693 students Very Diverse

17 sports • 1,298 athletes

High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-12

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Neighborhood

Charlestown

12 Monument Avenue # 1, Boston MA 02129

Boston, MA 02129

Listing Information

Listing Agent Nancy Roth

Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Office Phone 617-242-4222

Agent MLS ID H8000088

Office MLS ID BB9059

Listing Data Updated Aug 26, 2026 12:30 PM EDT

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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