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42 Lucerne St # 1, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124 • Dorchester's Dorchester Center
$2,800/mo
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,150
Sq Ft
5,337
Lot Sq Ft
Apartment
Type
20
Days on Market
For Rent Listed Aug 5, 2026 • MLS# 73559570 Copied! • Updated Aug 9, 2026

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About this home

Newly renovated and deleaded first-floor 2-bedroom apartment in the heart of Dorchester! This bright and well-maintained unit features a brand-new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a beautifully renovated bathroom, and new flooring throughout. Conveniently located near neighborhood shops, restaurants, parks, and everyday amenities, the apartment offers excellent access to public transportation. Multiple nearby bus routes provide direct service to Forest Hills Station in approximately 15–20 minutes, and Talbot Ave (Purple Line) is within walking distance, making commuting to Downtown Boston, South Station and surrounding neighborhoods easy. The location also offers quick access to major highways, local colleges and universities, and schools. Section 8 applicants are welcome, cats are allowed, and the apartment is available for a September 1st move-in.

Property History

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Rent
Aug 5, 2026
$2,800
Original listing
Agent: Arthur Murray Office: Real Broker MA, LLC

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Living Area 1,150 sq ft
Lot Size 5,337 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Rental Details

Available Sep 1, 2026
Lease Term Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener
Security Deposit $2,800
Required DepositReferences
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Pet Policy Dogs OKCats OKRestrictions Apply
Heating Natural Gas, Hot Water
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Porch, Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck
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
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Owner
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 4 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,150 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
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
Berea SDA Academy
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Shaw Elementary School
0.4 mi | #783 of 824 | Score: 29.8
Improved 54 spots from last year
-28.4 below state avg
528 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-06
D
Lee K-8 School
0.5 mi | #335 of 352 | Score: 27.1
Improved 8 spots from last year
-31.1 below state avg
551 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
F
Young Achievers Elementary School
0.5 mi | #347 of 352 | Score: 24.1
Dropped 5 spots from last year
-34.1 below state avg
489 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
A
Brooke Charter School Mattapan
0.6 mi | #45 of 346 | Score: 67.9
Improved 79 spots from last year
+9.7 above state avg
2,216 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades K-12
D
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
0.7 mi | #334 of 352 | Score: 27.2
Same rank as last year
-31 below state avg
357 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
Codman Academy Charter Public School
0.8 mi | #293 of 346 | Score: 40.3
Dropped 9 spots from last year
-17.9 below state avg
344 students Moderate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades PK-12
D
Mildred Avenue K-8 School
0.9 mi | #330 of 352 | Score: 27.9
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-30.3 below state avg
601 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
Holmes Elementary School
0.9 mi | #710 of 824 | Score: 34.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-23.5 below state avg
283 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C
KIPP Academy Boston Charter School
1.0 mi | #277 of 352 | Score: 33.8
Improved 31 spots from last year
-24.4 below state avg
646 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Epiphany School
1.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
1.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.4 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.8 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
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.3 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
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
3.6 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
Middle School Academy
3.7 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
1.6 mi
Irving Middle
1.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
B+
TechBoston Academy
0.6 mi | #11 of 25 | Score: 34.1
Improved 349 spots from last year
-24.1 below state avg
850 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
1.7 mi | #324 of 346 | Score: 29.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-28.5 below state avg
720 students Moderate
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
1.9 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.3
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
428 students Less Diverse
Strong AP Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
1.9 mi
Grades 06-09
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.0 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
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
2.1 mi | #8 of 25 | Score: 41.6
Improved 287 spots from last year
-16.6 below state avg
700 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
C+
New Mission High School
2.3 mi | #240 of 346 | Score: 47.3
Improved 88 spots from last year
-10.9 below state avg
715 students Diverse
13 sports • 458 athletes
Early College Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.7 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.0 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.1 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
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Neighborhood

Dorchester's Dorchester Center

42 Lucerne St # 1, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124

Listing Information

Listing Agent Arthur Murray
Listing Office Real Broker MA, LLC
Office Phone 855-450-0442
Agent MLS ID CN258476
Office MLS ID AN4866
Listing Data Updated Aug 9, 2026 4:05 AM 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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