The beacon on this hill that used to warn settlers about foreign invasions is long gone, and today Beacon Hill is a close-knit community in a downtown location. The neighborhood's cobblestone streets and brick row houses directly border the Boston Common and the Public Garden, American's first botanical garden.

The State House, built in 1795, sits atop Beacon Hill (picture #3 above). The 23 1/2 carat gold leaf of the State House Rotunda adorns the hill and shines across the Common. A great place for families, this historic neighborhood combines classic Boston architecture and expansive green space.

Avereage Prices in Beacon Hill:

Studio: $1300
One Bed: $1500
Two Bed: $2000
Three Bed's: $2800
Four Bedroom Apartments: 3,000