Average Rent in North Allston, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical North Allston, Boston, MA Rents

North Allston rentals average $2,825 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $36 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $303 (-10.63%) year-over-year from $2,853 to $2,550. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $300 (-9.60%) year-over-year from $3,125 to $2,825. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $9 (0.30%) year-over-year from $3,091 to $3,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $441 (-12.40%) year-over-year from $3,558 to $3,117. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $232 (-4.90%) year-over-year from $4,732 to $4,500. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.17% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.85% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.77% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$53.27	$2,825	$3,125 (-9.60%)	$3,075 (-8.13%)
2 BR	$38.50	$3,100	$3,091 (0.30%)	$3,249 (-4.59%)
3 BR	$34.05	$3,117	$3,558 (-12.40%)	$3,350 (-6.96%)
4+ BR	$28.80	$4,500	$4,732 (-4.90%)	$4,973 (-9.52%)

Historical Rents in North Allston, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near North Allston

There are a total of 28 cities nearby North Allston. The average rent in North Allston is currently $2,846 per month. A total of 22 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 North Allston, Boston, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,800 per month.

Let's compare North Allston, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 20.40% more expensive. Two bedrooms in North Allston, Boston, MA are about 9.02% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.13% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near North Allston, Boston, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,150	$2,800	$2,225
Everett, MA	$1,900	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,900	$3,200
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,225
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,600	$3,188	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$3,600	$3,525
Brookline, MA	$2,295	$2,775	$3,900	$3,600
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,425	$3,000	$3,800

Top Neighborhoods Near North Allston

There are a total of 34 neighborhoods in or near North Allston. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Glendale, and Commonwealth. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 34 total neighborhoods in or near North Allston, Boston, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near North Allston, Boston, MA is currently around $3,219 per month. A total of 17 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,219. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than North Allston's average rent, which is only $3,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near North Allston, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,690 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near North Allston. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Broadway, Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,325	$2,900	$1,750
Glendale, Everett, MA	$1,900	$2,000	$2,450	$2,575
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,250	$2,700	$2,700
South Side, Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,700	$2,720
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$3,050	$2,800
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,225	$2,700	$3,800	$2,895
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,700	$2,800	$2,900
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,975	$4,075	$3,000
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,448	$2,950	$3,000
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,363	$2,375	$2,850	$3,100
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,875	$3,100	$3,100
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,500	$2,995	$3,163
Newton Corner, Newton, MA	$2,805	$2,975	$2,800	$3,200
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,620	$3,250	$3,238
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,750	$2,600	$2,925	$3,238
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,125	$2,850	$3,425	$3,300
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,375	$2,825	$3,600	$3,350
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA	$2,995	$4,000	$3,275	$3,375
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,325	$4,850	$3,400
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,225	$2,700	$3,400	$3,400
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,675	$3,400
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	$2,800	$2,650	$2,950	$3,448
North End, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,600	$3,500
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,150	$2,975	$3,550
West End, Boston, MA	$2,939	$3,500	$4,735	$3,560
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,000	$3,175	$3,800	$3,675
South End, Boston, MA	$2,250	$3,495	$4,200	$3,775
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,215	$3,400	$4,075	$3,806
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$2,950	$3,875	$4,650	$4,450
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,825	$3,925	$5,500	$4,690

Top Counties Near North Allston

There are a total of 28 counties located by North 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 $2,875. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 22 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 $4,800, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by North Allston, Boston, MA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in North Allston, Boston, MA is 20.40% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in North Allston, Boston, MA is 8.20% 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	$1,550	$2,150	$2,800	$2,225
Everett, MA	$1,900	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,900	$3,200
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,225
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,600	$3,188	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$3,600	$3,525
Brookline, MA	$2,295	$2,775	$3,900	$3,600
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,425	$3,000	$3,800

Top Zipcodes Near North Allston

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near North Allston, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,200. 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 $3,970 per month is 02127, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,000. That's at least $54 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near North Allston, Boston, MA is $2,600 per month. Or in other words, $47 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,100 per month. Which comes out to $40 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in North Allston, Boston, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,600	$3,448
02135, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,363	$2,800	$2,900
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,238	$2,700	$3,560	$3,500
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$3,900	$2,900
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,750	$2,750	$3,475	$3,500
02115, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$4,013	$3,275
02120, Boston, MA	$250	$3,000	$3,075	$3,900
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,400	$5,500	$3,650
02114, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,360	$4,470	$3,550

Frequently Asked Questions - North Allston Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for North Allston, Boston, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do North 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 North Allston, Boston, MA.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,825 and an average price per square feet of $53.27. There are a total of 10 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in North Allston.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,050 and an average price per square feet of $38.50. There are a total of 12 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in North Allston.

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

Rent prices for rentals in North Allston, Boston, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.11%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in North Allston, Boston, MA is around $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.