Average Rent in North Allston, Boston, MA

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Current Versus Historical North Allston, Boston, MA Rents

North Allston rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $6,325 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,750, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $21 (0.75%) year-over-year from $2,779 to $2,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $733 (29.10%) year-over-year from $2,517 to $3,250. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $387 (12.41%) year-over-year from $3,114 to $3,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $328 (-9.11%) year-over-year from $3,600 to $3,273. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,192 (23.21%) year-over-year from $5,133 to $6,325. 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 34.58% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.66% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.56% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.15% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$4.51	$3,250	$2,517 (29.10%)	$1,470 (121.09%)
2 BR	$4.43	$3,500	$3,114 (12.41%)	$2,458 (42.37%)
3 BR	$2.98	$3,273	$3,600 (-9.11%)	$2,717 (20.46%)
4+ BR	$4.09	$6,325	$5,133 (23.21%)	$4,117 (53.64%)

Historical Rents in North Allston, Boston, MA

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Top Cities Near North Allston

There are a total of 13 cities nearby North Allston. The average rent in North Allston is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 12 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 $3,950 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 inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 28.13% more expensive. Two bedrooms in North Allston, Boston, MA are about 29.07% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 9.33% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near North Allston, Boston, MA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Revere, MA	$1,850	$2,300	$2,800	$2,500
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,100	$2,550	$2,600
Waltham, MA	N/A	$2,325	$2,800	$2,950
Watertown Town, MA	$2,615	$2,800	$3,050	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,150	$2,700	$3,000	$3,300
Medford, MA	$1,413	$2,300	$2,800	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,100	$3,400	$3,500
Newton, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,800	$3,538
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,000	$4,000	$3,600
Brookline, MA	$2,700	$2,900	$3,900	$3,950

Top Neighborhoods Near North Allston

There are a total of 10 neighborhoods in or near North Allston. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, Back Bay, and Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood. We've included all of these top 10 neighborhoods in or near North Allston, Boston, MA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 10 neighborhoods in or near North Allston, Boston, MA is currently around $3,701 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,701. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near North Allston, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $3,075 per month. Whereas, at $5,500 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	$238	$2,350	$3,000	$3,075
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,400	$5,500	$3,500
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,200	$3,625	$3,618
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,280	$3,500	$4,179	$3,670
Columbia Point, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,400	$2,750	$3,700
South End, Boston, MA	$2,760	$3,253	$4,495	$3,703
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,925	$3,950
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA	$3,000	$3,935	$4,685	$4,010
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA	$3,023	$3,225	$4,350	$4,200
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,750	$5,500

Top Counties Near North Allston

There are a total of 10 counties located by North Allston, Boston, MA. Some of these counties include Revere, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Waltham, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,000. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 12 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 $3,950, Brookline, MA is the most expensive county by North Allston, Boston, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in North Allston, Boston, MA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in North Allston, Boston, MA is 28.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in North Allston, Boston, MA is 29.07% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Revere, MA	$1,850	$2,300	$2,800	$2,500
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,100	$2,550	$2,600
Waltham, MA	N/A	$2,325	$2,800	$2,950
Watertown Town, MA	$2,615	$2,800	$3,050	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,150	$2,700	$3,000	$3,300
Medford, MA	$1,413	$2,300	$2,800	$3,300
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,100	$3,400	$3,500
Newton, MA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,800	$3,538
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,000	$4,000	$3,600
Brookline, MA	$2,700	$2,900	$3,900	$3,950

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 $3,421. A total of 3 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02472, Watertown Town, MA at $3,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,015 per month is 02116, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,533. 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 $3,028 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,838 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	$2,615	$2,800	$3,050	$3,000
02116, Boston, MA	$2,925	$3,375	$5,200	$4,015
02118, Boston, MA	$2,043	$3,255	$4,500	$3,743
02128, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,400	$3,175	$3,100

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 $3,750. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. 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 $3,200 and an average price per square feet of $4.51. There are a total of 5 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 $3,948 and an average price per square feet of $4.43. 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 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.29%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09% 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 $3,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.