Average Rent in Allston, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical Allston, Boston, MA Rents

Allston rentals average $2,225 for a studio rental to $4,998 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,050, or roughly $40 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $483 (-17.85%) year-over-year from $2,708 to $2,225. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $67 (-2.37%) year-over-year from $2,817 to $2,750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (3.39%) year-over-year from $2,950 to $3,050. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $575 (-15.60%) year-over-year from $3,683 to $3,109. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $477 (10.54%) year-over-year from $4,523 to $5,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 13.59% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.17% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.05% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.95% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.49% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$39.96	$2,225	$2,708 (-17.85%)	$2,213 (0.56%)
1 BR	$46.45	$2,750	$2,817 (-2.37%)	$2,882 (-4.57%)
2 BR	$43.22	$3,050	$2,950 (3.39%)	$3,667 (-16.82%)
3 BR	$36.30	$3,109	$3,683 (-15.60%)	$3,625 (-14.25%)
4+ BR	$34.16	$5,000	$4,523 (10.54%)	$5,333 (-6.25%)

Historical Rents in Allston, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Allston

There are a total of 25 cities nearby Allston. The average rent in Allston is currently $2,600 per month. A total of 18 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Allston, Boston, MA is Brookline, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,700 per month.

Let's compare Allston, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Allston, Boston, MA is 21.35% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 22.32% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Allston, Boston, MA are about 14.75% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.72% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near Allston, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,300
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,670
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$2,900
Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,225	$2,813	$2,900
Arlington, MA	$1,825	$2,200	$2,900	$3,150
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,238	$2,800	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,500	$2,600	$3,000	$3,350
Cambridge, MA	$2,300	$2,848	$3,500	$3,500
Newton, MA	$2,050	$2,325	$2,900	$3,675
Brookline, MA	$2,100	$2,800	$3,750	$3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near Allston

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near Allston. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Maplewood, and South Quincy. We've included all of these top 24 neighborhoods in or near Allston, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near Allston, Boston, MA is currently around $3,198 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fifteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,198. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Allston's average rent, which is only $3,050. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Allston, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,875 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Allston. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,300	$2,700	$1,750
Maplewood, Malden, MA	$1,700	$1,888	$2,250	$2,400
South Quincy, Quincy, MA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,645	$2,500
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,600	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,200	$2,700	$2,700
Jeffries Point - Airport, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$2,900	$2,875
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,225	$2,895	$3,400	$2,950
Harbor View - Orient Heights, Boston, MA	$1,038	$2,017	$2,995	$2,995
Oak Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,800	$3,000
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,950	$3,850	$3,100
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,800	$2,363	$3,150	$3,125
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$2,950	$3,195
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$3,475	$3,200
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,480	$3,200
South Medford, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,500	$2,725	$3,200
North End, Boston, MA	$2,525	$2,550	$3,700	$3,300
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$1,975	$2,400	$3,100	$3,300
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,118	$3,300	$3,960	$3,500
West End, Boston, MA	$2,641	$3,158	$4,365	$3,546
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,375	$5,475	$3,700
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,000	$3,200	$3,638	$3,700
South End, Boston, MA	$2,680	$3,470	$4,270	$3,800
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,350	$3,485	$4,275	$4,000
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,825	$5,378	$4,875

Top Counties Near Allston

There are a total of 25 counties located by Allston, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,600. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 18 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,700, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by Allston, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Allston, Boston, MA is 19.33% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Allston, Boston, MA is 22.32% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Allston, Boston, MA is 12.38% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,300
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,670
Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$2,900
Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,225	$2,813	$2,900
Arlington, MA	$1,825	$2,200	$2,900	$3,150
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,238	$2,800	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,500	$2,600	$3,000	$3,350
Cambridge, MA	$2,300	$2,848	$3,500	$3,500
Newton, MA	$2,050	$2,325	$2,900	$3,675
Brookline, MA	$2,100	$2,800	$3,750	$3,700

Top Zipcodes Near Allston

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near Allston, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,000. A total of 13 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 01420, Fitchburg, MA at $1,700 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,950. That's at least $51 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Allston, Boston, MA is $2,325 per month. Or in other words, $42 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,900 per month. Which comes out to $39 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Allston, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02135, Boston, MA	$1,850	$2,300	$2,800	$2,961
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$2,600	$3,550	$3,350
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,900	$3,600	$2,940
02472, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$2,900
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,100	$2,600	$3,600	$3,380
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,500	$2,700	$3,100	$3,350
02115, Boston, MA	$2,700	$2,975	$3,988	$3,300
02120, Boston, MA	$2,350	$2,300	$3,300	$3,843
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,588	$5,500	$4,000
02114, Boston, MA	$2,575	$3,100	$4,300	$3,441

Frequently Asked Questions - Allston Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Allston, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Allston, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,050. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Allston, Boston, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Allston, Boston, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Allston, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,225 and an average price per square feet of $39.96. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Allston.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Allston, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,800 and an average price per square feet of $46.45. There are a total of 15 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Allston.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Allston, Boston, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,050 and an average price per square feet of $43.22. There are a total of 30 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Allston.

How have rent prices in Allston, Boston, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Allston, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.18%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.16% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Allston, Boston, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Allston, Boston, MA is around $2,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.