Condo prices in the South End are now catching up to those in the once pricier Back Bay. You can still get more for your money here even though the prices are evening out with the Back Bay. For apartment seekers, the search may be a bit tougher than in the past. But what is true for condos goes for the apartments as well, what you get tends to be newer and a bit bigger then in Boston's other residential areas. Green space in particular is what residents look for and can get.
Apartments exist, but are becoming harder to obtain than in past years.
The South End is growing in popularity and while it is known for its diversity, management companies still tend to lean towards professionals when choosing tenants. For students, if the landlord doesn't try to keep them out, the rent may. Apartments are scattered along Columbus Avenue all the way down to Boston City Hospital. Space may not be affected in these areas but some say crime is more prevalent. Much of the South End is next to the Back Bay and you really are not going to see a drastic change from one side of Huntington Ave.