Five Apartments for Rent with In-Building Fitness Centers

With options in Charlestown, South End, Hyde Park, and beyond.


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Apartment hunting in Boston is overwhelming for a whole slew of reasons—heavy competition, pricing, and spiraling out of control on Craigslist are just a few of them. So, for your convenience, we’re highlighting a few Zumper listings with one unique characteristic. This round, it’s places with on-site gyms to help jumpstart any fitness goals you may have going into the new decade.

Below, peruse five apartments for rent around Boston with in-building fitness centers.

Rutherford Ave. #1310, Charlestown
Bedrooms: Studio
Bathrooms: 1
Rent: $2,405 per month

Oversize windows, in-unit laundry, and a half-mile walk to the T? What’s not to love. Not only does the combination of vinyl plank flooring and lofty wooden ceilings make for a stylish studio, but the building offers a collection of rare perks, from a yoga studio, to a pet spa, to a music room with karaoke machines. And if you prefer to bike out of Charlestown just across the bridge to the North End or over into Assembly Square, handy bike storage is available, too.

735 Truman Parkway #309, Hyde Park
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Rent: $2,170 per month

Near the Milton border, this pet-friendly one-bedroom is thoroughly modern. Recessed LED lighting, stainless appliances, and a large island with a breakfast bar overhang outfit the kitchen. In the bedroom and walk-in closet, wall-to-wall carpeting covers the floors, and sliding barn doors make for a soft close and stylish partition. In addition to a fitness center, the elevator building boasts a roof deck, courtyard, and conference room.

Valenti Way, West End
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Rent: $3,190 per month

Save your broker’s fee when you go for this sleek West End rental, which is a block from the North Station and Haymarket T stations, and steps to the North End. The newly constructed high-rise comes with a slew of amenities: A business center, sports lounge, conference room, and a coffee bar are among them. For those looking to get a workout in, there’s also an 1,800-square-foot gym and even an indoor basketball court.

791 Tremont St. #E312, South End
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Rent: $2,700 per month

Original posts and glossy hardwood floors gift this loft with ample character, along with a wall of exposed, whitewashed brick. A one-wall kitchen, meanwhile, brings in a contemporary update with all stainless steel appliances and two dozen maple cabinets and drawers. Rent not only includes all utilities, but access to a fitness center, swimming pool, and art gallery.

79 Sherman Road #79, Chestnut Hill
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1.5
Rent: $2,650 per month

Available now, this one-bedroom comes with a full bathroom and an extra half bath, not to mention central air and heat and in-unit laundry for max comfort and convenience. The nearest T stop is a bit of a trek, but several bus lines stop nearby, and the building provides shuttle service to the Cleveland Circle T stop. As for those with a car in the city, parking is just $30 per month. Tenants also have access to a shared business center and of course, on-site fitness center.

Note: Although Zumper’s apartment inventory is updated in real time, these listings are not guaranteed to be available. Check in with a listing’s leasing office to confirm availability and to schedule tours.

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