Average Rent in North Allston, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical North Allston, Boston, MA Rents

North Allston rentals average $2,750 for a studio rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,425, or roughly $5 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $88 (3.23%) year-over-year from $2,713 to $2,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $287 (9.20%) year-over-year from $3,114 to $3,400. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $195 (5.99%) year-over-year from $3,255 to $3,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $155 (-4.44%) year-over-year from $3,500 to $3,345. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,317 (25.65%) year-over-year from $5,133 to $6,450. 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 up by 1.20% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 19.30% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.08% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.93% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.20% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jan 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $5.37 $2,800 $2,713 (3.23%) $2,791 (0.34%)
1 BR $4.79 $3,400 $3,114 (9.20%) $1,750 (94.29%)
2 BR $3.83 $3,450 $3,255 (5.99%) $2,483 (38.93%)
3 BR $3.04 $3,345 $3,500 (-4.44%) $2,817 (18.76%)

Historical Rents in North Allston, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near North Allston

There are a total of 14 cities nearby North Allston. The average rent in North Allston is currently $2,975 per month. A total of 10 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lynn, MA, with an average rent of $2,150, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near North Allston, Boston, MA is Brookline, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,250 per month.

Let's compare North Allston, Boston, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in North Allston, Boston, MA is 29.55% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 31.25% more expensive. Two bedrooms in North Allston, Boston, MA are about 20.63% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.15% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 14 total cities near North Allston, Boston, MA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,750 $2,200 $2,400 $2,500
Malden, MA $1,875 $2,150 $2,600 $2,700
Waltham, MA $2,000 $2,400 $2,950 $2,950
Watertown Town, MA $2,680 $2,400 $3,000 $3,000
Medford, MA N/A $2,250 $2,700 $3,150
Cambridge, MA $2,770 $3,050 $3,595 $3,423
Somerville, MA $2,165 $2,850 $2,950 $3,475
Boston, MA $2,500 $3,050 $3,300 $3,500
Newton, MA $2,150 $2,400 $2,875 $3,673
Brookline, MA $2,500 $2,850 $4,000 $4,250

Top Neighborhoods Near North Allston

There are a total of 13 neighborhoods in or near North Allston. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, and East Cambridge. We've included all of these top 13 neighborhoods in or near North Allston, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 13 neighborhoods in or near North Allston, Boston, MA is currently around $3,750 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,750. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than North Allston's average rent, which is only $3,425. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near North Allston, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $2,850 per month. Whereas, at $6,000 average rent per month, Mission Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near North Allston. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $300 $2,300 $3,083 $2,850
Uphams Corner - Jones Hill, Boston, MA N/A $2,100 $2,500 $3,400
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,140 $3,500 $4,050 $3,594
West End, Boston, MA $2,755 $3,450 $4,610 $3,628
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,450 $3,250 $4,200 $3,725
Columbia Point, Boston, MA N/A N/A $2,750 $3,725
Washington Park, Boston, MA N/A $2,250 $3,025 $3,750
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,693 $3,400 $5,800 $3,800
South End, Boston, MA $2,323 $3,363 $4,308 $3,800
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $2,880 $3,100 $4,050 $3,879
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,945 $3,898 $5,470 $4,125
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,500 $2,925 $4,150 $4,200
Mission Hill, Boston, MA N/A $2,925 $3,700 $6,000

Top Counties Near North Allston

There are a total of 13 counties located by North Allston, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Malden, MA, and Waltham, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,975. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 10 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lynn, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,150. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,250, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by North Allston, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in North Allston, Boston, MA is 29.55% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in North Allston, Boston, MA is 31.25% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in North Allston, Boston, MA is 20.63% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,750 $2,200 $2,400 $2,500
Malden, MA $1,875 $2,150 $2,600 $2,700
Waltham, MA $2,000 $2,400 $2,950 $2,950
Watertown Town, MA $2,680 $2,400 $3,000 $3,000
Medford, MA N/A $2,250 $2,700 $3,150
Cambridge, MA $2,770 $3,050 $3,595 $3,423
Somerville, MA $2,165 $2,850 $2,950 $3,475
Boston, MA $2,500 $3,050 $3,300 $3,500
Newton, MA $2,150 $2,400 $2,875 $3,673
Brookline, MA $2,500 $2,850 $4,000 $4,250

Top Zipcodes Near North Allston

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near North Allston, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,400. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02128, Boston, MA at $3,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,200 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,488. 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 North Allston, Boston, MA is $2,890 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,704 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 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
02472, Watertown Town, MA $2,680 $2,400 $3,000 $3,000
02116, Boston, MA $2,825 $3,400 $5,750 $4,200
02118, Boston, MA $2,295 $3,380 $4,308 $3,800
02128, Boston, MA $2,000 $2,400 $3,100 $3,000

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 $3,425. 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 studio apartment in North Allston, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,750 and an average price per square feet of $5.37. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in North Allston.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in North Allston, Boston, MA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,400 and an average price per square feet of $4.79. There are a total of 4 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 $3,575 and an average price per square feet of $3.83. There are a total of 6 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 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% 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 $2,740/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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