Average Rent in North Allston, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical North Allston, Boston, MA Rents

North Allston rentals average $2,550 for a studio rental to $4,825 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,600, or roughly $39 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $411 (-13.89%) year-over-year from $2,961 to $2,550. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $217 (-6.84%) year-over-year from $3,167 to $2,950. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $393 (10.88%) year-over-year from $3,608 to $4,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-0.47%) year-over-year from $3,517 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $240 (-4.79%) year-over-year from $5,015 to $4,775. 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 1.92% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.57% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.38% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.25% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.70% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$65.11	$2,550	$2,961 (-13.89%)	$2,885 (-11.60%)
1 BR	$56.45	$2,950	$3,167 (-6.84%)	$2,792 (5.67%)
2 BR	$47.89	$4,000	$3,608 (10.88%)	$2,733 (46.34%)
3 BR	$35.36	$3,500	$3,517 (-0.47%)	$3,283 (6.60%)
4+ BR	$33.91	$4,775	$5,015 (-4.79%)	$4,550 (4.95%)

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 $2,761 per month. A total of 24 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fitchburg, MA, with an average rent of $1,800, 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 $5,000 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 28.43% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 23.38% more expensive. Two bedrooms in North Allston, Boston, MA are about 33.16% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.46% more expensive. 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	$2,073	$2,600	$2,400
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$3,000	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$2,200	$2,500	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,350	$3,000	$3,300
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,300	$3,540
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$3,100	$4,150

Top Neighborhoods Near North Allston

There are a total of 49 neighborhoods in or near North Allston. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, St. Elizabeth's, and East Somerville. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 49 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 $3,400 per month. A total of 33 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than North Allston's average rent, which is actually $3,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near North Allston, South Quincy has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,790 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
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,900	$2,898
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,450	$3,100	$3,000
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,675	$3,150	$3,100
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,875	$2,800	$3,100
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,820	$3,993	$3,195
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,125	$3,775	$3,200
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,425	$2,950	$3,500	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,575	$3,300
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,373	$3,050	$3,325
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA	$1,650	$2,850	$3,350	$3,350
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,488	$2,500	$3,000	$3,350
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,100	$3,120	$3,950	$3,400
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$4,700	$3,400
Ten Hills, Somerville, MA	$1,750	$2,650	$3,250	$3,475
Newton Corner, Newton, MA	$2,000	$2,600	$3,050	$3,500
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,000	$3,600
Washington Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,363	$2,900	$3,600
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,900	$3,900	$3,600
Hyde Square, Boston, MA	N/A	$3,000	$2,948	$3,625
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,000	$3,675
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,775	$2,600	$3,500	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,275	$3,350	$4,222	$3,800
South End, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,625	$4,500	$3,800
Riverside, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,125	$3,900	$3,840
West End, Boston, MA	$2,915	$3,593	$5,010	$3,845
Thompson Square - Bunker Hill, Boston, MA	$2,475	$3,350	$4,250	$3,900
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$2,550	$3,325	$3,900
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,995	$3,000	$3,800	$3,950
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	N/A	$2,900	$4,175	$4,500
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,875	$5,570	$4,790

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 $2,775. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. A total of 24 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,000, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by North Allston, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in North Allston, Boston, MA is 28.43% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in North Allston, Boston, MA is 23.38% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in North Allston, Boston, MA is 33.16% 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	$2,073	$2,600	$2,400
Everett, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,500	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$3,000	$3,200
Arlington, MA	$2,200	$2,500	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,350	$3,000	$3,300
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,300	$3,540
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$3,100	$4,150

Top Zipcodes Near North Allston

There are a total of 26 zipcodes in or near North Allston, Boston, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,200. A total of 20 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 $1,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,425 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,975. That's at least $61 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 $2,618 per month. Or in other words, $50 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,150 per month. Which comes out to $42 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	$2,913	$3,800	$3,600
02135, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,450	$2,950	$3,100
02140, Cambridge, MA	$1,200	$2,650	$3,600	$3,565
02215, Boston, MA	$2,295	$2,850	$4,000	$3,200
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$3,000	$3,200
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,388	$2,600	$3,550	$3,700
02115, Boston, MA	$2,548	$2,900	$4,038	$3,200
02120, Boston, MA	$250	$3,195	$3,600	$4,425
02116, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,500	$5,300	$3,550
02114, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,415	$4,385	$3,600

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 $3,600. 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 $2,550 and an average price per square feet of $65.11. There are a total of 1 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 $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $56.45. There are a total of 11 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 $4,000 and an average price per square feet of $47.89. There are a total of 8 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 -0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% 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 $2,880/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.