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219 Western Ave,
Allston, MA 02134
Studio - 3 Beds | $3,215 - $5,543
Rental Market Trends in Allston, MA
What is the average rent in Allston, MA?
$2,776/month
Average Rent
630 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Allston, MA is $2,776 per month. This is 78% higher than the national average rent price of $1,560/month, making Allston one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Allston, you can expect to pay about $2,319 per month for a studio, $2,776 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,485 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,002 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Allston, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $15 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Allston, MA
Last Updated December 2024
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
2%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
16%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
82%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Allston?
Based on current rent prices, Commonwealth is the most affordable neighborhood in Allston.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Allston?
Based on current rent prices, Commonwealth is the most expensive neighborhood in Allston.
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Which Allston neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Allston with the most apartments available is Commonwealth .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Allston, MA?
Because the average rent in Allston is $2,776, you’ll want to make about $9,253 per month or $111,036 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Allston, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Allston, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,006/month
$1,006/month
One Bedroom
$1,233/month
$1,233/month
Two Bedroom
$1,527/month
$1,527/month
Three Bedroom
$1,712/month
$1,712/month
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.