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Moving to the Boston Massachusetts Metropolitan Area and looking to live near the Desi Community.

 

Boston is commutable by car or public transportation. However it has heavy traffic and parking is limited. It is easier to travel by Train or Bus to work.

 

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Checkout the below cities	Post Apartments to help the Desi Community	Desi Stores Areas
Providence Westborough Waltham Woburn Worcester Boston Quincy Framingham Somerville Burlington Nashua Cambridge Shrewsbury Milford Braintree Lowell	List Name of Apartment Address If Has W/D Any other amenities Any utilities included How much are the rents? Short Term Leases Available? Your experience living there?	Boston and its Metropolitan area has many Desi Stores. Below are some of the Little India areas.   Little India Areas: Middlesex Street, Lowell Cambridge Street, Burlington Moody Street, Waltham Route 9, Shrewsbury, Westborough, Framingham Providence Highway, Norwood

 

Transportation

1. MBTA Subway Lines

• Red Line:

  • Runs from Alewife in the north through Cambridge, Downtown Boston, and branches south to Ashmont and Braintree.
  • Key stops include Harvard, Kendall/MIT, Downtown Crossing, and South Station.

• Orange Line:

  • Runs from Oak Grove in the north to Forest Hills in the south.
  • Major stops include North Station, Downtown Crossing, and Back Bay.

• Green Line:

  • Divides into four branches (B, C, D, and E), with all lines converging in central Boston.
  • Serves areas like Boston University (B line), Boston College (B line), Cleveland Circle (C line), Riverside (D line), and Heath Street (E line).
  • Common stops include Copley, Kenmore, Park Street, and Government Center.

• Blue Line:

  • Runs from Bowdoin near downtown to Wonderland in Revere, serving Logan Airport along the way.
  • Notable stops include Aquarium, State Street, Maverick, and Airport (with free shuttle to Logan terminals).

 

2. MBTA Commuter Rail

• Routes: The commuter rail serves cities and towns around Boston, including Lowell, Worcester, Newburyport, and Providence (Rhode Island).
• Stations: Main stations in Boston are South Station and North Station, with routes branching out in multiple directions.
• Fares: Distance-based and split into fare zones, with multi-ride passes available.

 

3. Amtrak

• Service: Amtrak runs several routes through Boston, with Northeast Regional and Acela Express connecting to New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.
• Stations: The main Amtrak station is South Station, with some routes also stopping at Back Bay and North Station.

 

4. Silver Line (Bus Rapid Transit)

• Service Area: The Silver Line operates several routes with sections running underground, particularly in the Seaport area.
• Airport Connection: The Silver Line 1 (SL1) connects South Station to Logan Airport terminals for free, providing easy airport access.

 

5. Tickets and Fares

• CharlieCard: A reloadable smart card for MBTA subway and bus services offering discounted fares.
• Fare Pricing: Subway rides are $2.40 with a CharlieCard or $2.90 with a paper ticket. Monthly passes are also available.
• Mobile App: Commuter rail tickets can be purchased via the mTicket app.

 

Airport Connection

• The Blue Line and Silver Line (SL1) offer connections to Logan Airport. Both provide affordable, direct access to the airport terminals.

 

• We hope this information helps with your search. Please note that details may change without notice, and we are not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. Always verify with the respective apartment leasing office.
• Be sure to research the area, review the apartment complex and its ratings, and gather all relevant information before making rental decisions.

 

Notes:

1. W/D means Washer/Dryer
2. If No W/D which means they may have coin operate laundry. Most complex offer common coin laundry.
3. Generally if water is included so will sewer. Same goes with Heat. If Heat is included then most of the time hot water will also.
4. We hope this help you on your search. The information can change without notice. We are not responsible for the data. Please always check with the respective apartment leasing office.
5. Please always check the area, apartment complex and its reviews and gather all details before going ahead with any rentals. Always do your research.

 

The Groves At Milford

18 Colonial Rd, Milford, MA 01757 – Milford

 

Lincoln Heights

175 Centre St, Quincy, MA 02169 – South Quincy

W/D in some units

 

Mission Main

43 Smith St, Boston, MA 02120 – Boston

W/D in some units

 

Royal Worcester Apartments

45 Grand St, Worcester, MA 01610 – University Park

 

Liberty Park

1 Matthew Ln, Braintree, MA 02184 – South Braintree

W/D in some units

Flexible Leases