Average Rent in Allston, Boston, MA

Current Versus Historical Allston, Boston, MA Rents

Allston rentals average $2,551 for a studio rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,500, or roughly $5 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $3 (0.13%) year-over-year from $1,948 to $1,950. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $317 (13.43%) year-over-year from $2,358 to $2,675. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $496 (17.07%) year-over-year from $2,904 to $3,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $347 (10.56%) year-over-year from $3,283 to $3,630. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $460 (9.31%) year-over-year from $4,940 to $5,400. 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 11.36% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.28% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.26% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.97% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.22% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$5.46	$1,950	$1,948 (0.13%)	$2,281 (-14.50%)
1 BR	$4.85	$2,675	$2,358 (13.43%)	$2,065 (29.54%)
2 BR	$4.45	$3,400	$2,904 (17.07%)	$2,508 (35.55%)
3 BR	$3.70	$3,630	$3,283 (10.56%)	$2,992 (21.34%)
4+ BR	$4.12	$5,400	$4,940 (9.31%)	$4,208 (28.32%)

Historical Rents in Allston, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near Allston

There are a total of 10 cities nearby Allston. The average rent in Allston is currently $3,490 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,400, 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 $4,100 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 31.88% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 20.37% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Allston, Boston, MA are about 25.75% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.07% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities near Allston, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lynn, MA	$1,700	$2,400	$2,500	$2,400
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,200	$2,750	$2,517
Quincy, MA	$1,648	$2,225	$2,675	$2,600
Waltham, MA	$100	$2,553	$3,000	$2,926
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,495	$2,800	$3,450
Cambridge, MA	$2,825	$3,014	$3,754	$3,530
Boston, MA	$2,762	$3,400	$4,000	$3,650
Somerville, MA	$2,125	$2,800	$3,700	$3,900
Newton, MA	$1,775	$2,500	$3,200	$4,000
Brookline, MA	$2,048	$2,900	$3,675	$4,100

Top Neighborhoods Near Allston

There are a total of 19 neighborhoods in or near Allston. Some of these neighborhoods include North Cambridge, Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, and North End. We've included all of these top 19 neighborhoods in or near Allston, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 19 neighborhoods in or near Allston, Boston, MA is currently around $3,816 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fifteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,816. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Allston's average rent, which is only $3,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Allston, North Cambridge has the most affordable average rent at $3,176 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Allston. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,814	$2,953	$3,534	$3,176
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA	$2,455	$2,945	$3,348	$3,225
North End, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,165	$4,450	$3,500
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,150	$3,600	$4,100	$3,500
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,175	$2,800	$3,550
South End, Boston, MA	$2,999	$3,460	$4,737	$3,590
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,275	$2,395	$3,700	$3,600
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$150	$2,641	$2,900	$3,600
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,995	$3,350	$4,427	$3,640
North Allston, Boston, MA	$3,199	$3,500	$4,721	$3,816
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,835	$3,426	$4,500	$3,858
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,350	$3,000	$3,900
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,048	$2,950	$3,500	$3,900
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,499	$3,870	$4,516	$3,931
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$3,232	$3,638	$5,600	$3,960
Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA	$3,123	$4,005	$4,635	$4,032
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,245	$3,800	$4,750	$4,163
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,589	$5,878	$4,500
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,425	$4,500

Top Counties Near Allston

There are a total of 19 counties located by Allston, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Lynn, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Quincy, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,490. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,100, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by Allston, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Allston, Boston, MA is 31.88% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Allston, Boston, MA is 20.37% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Allston, Boston, MA is 25.75% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lynn, MA	$1,700	$2,400	$2,500	$2,400
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,200	$2,750	$2,517
Quincy, MA	$1,648	$2,225	$2,675	$2,600
Waltham, MA	$100	$2,553	$3,000	$2,926
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,495	$2,800	$3,450
Cambridge, MA	$2,825	$3,014	$3,754	$3,530
Boston, MA	$2,762	$3,400	$4,000	$3,650
Somerville, MA	$2,125	$2,800	$3,700	$3,900
Newton, MA	$1,775	$2,500	$3,200	$4,000
Brookline, MA	$2,048	$2,900	$3,675	$4,100

Top Zipcodes Near Allston

There are a total of 32 zipcodes in or near Allston, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,574. A total of 15 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02150, Chelsea, MA at $2,517 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,625 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,475. That's at least $5 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 $2,805 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,600 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart 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
02134, Boston, MA	$3,087	$2,810	$3,975	$3,929
02135, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,700	$3,300	$3,495
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,515	$2,730	$3,582	$3,330
02446, Brookline, MA	$2,048	$3,175	$3,525	$4,000
02139, Cambridge, MA	$2,400	$2,785	$3,400	$3,500
02215, Boston, MA	$2,300	$3,891	$4,500	$3,850
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,788	$2,670	$3,350	$3,000
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,944	$3,600	$3,355
02445, Brookline, MA	$2,193	$2,700	$4,150	$4,098
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,433	$2,800	$3,850	$3,900

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 $3,500. 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 $2,551 and an average price per square feet of $5.46. There are a total of 20 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 $3,173 and an average price per square feet of $4.85. There are a total of 52 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 $4,175 and an average price per square feet of $4.45. There are a total of 53 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 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Allston, Boston, MA is around $2,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.