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About 12 Chester St
Nice unit in great location available September 1st. Laundry in building. Cats negotiable. First, last, security, and broker fee to move in
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 12 Chester St, Boston, MA 02134, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 4-bedroom is 300 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Images available
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Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.5 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02134 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Commonwealth
4-bedroom apartments at 12 Chester St cost about 8% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Commonwealth
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $4,800 |
| April 2024 | $4,748 |
| May 2024 | $4,700 |
| June 2024 | $4,670 |
| July 2024 | $4,687 |
| August 2024 | $4,620 |
| September 2024 | $4,736 |
| October 2024 | $4,746 |
| November 2024 | $5,110 |
| December 2024 | $5,350 |
| January 2025 | $5,187 |
| February 2025 | $5,125 |
| March 2025 | $5,000 |
| April 2025 | $5,000 |
| May 2025 | $4,934 |
| June 2025 | $4,837 |
| July 2025 | $4,800 |
| August 2025 | $4,800 |
| September 2025 | $4,800 |
| October 2025 | $4,798 |
| November 2025 | $5,020 |
| December 2025 | $5,548 |
| January 2026 | $5,639 |
| February 2026 | $5,378 |
| March 2026 | $5,240 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $4,400 |
| April 2024 | $4,400 |
| May 2024 | $4,666 |
| June 2024 | $4,850 |
| July 2024 | $4,950 |
| August 2024 | $4,811 |
| September 2024 | $4,746 |
| October 2024 | $4,584 |
| November 2024 | $4,660 |
| December 2024 | $4,606 |
| January 2025 | $4,718 |
| February 2025 | $4,675 |
| March 2025 | $4,460 |
| April 2025 | $4,500 |
| May 2025 | $4,510 |
| June 2025 | $4,600 |
| July 2025 | $4,540 |
| August 2025 | $4,571 |
| September 2025 | $4,600 |
| October 2025 | $4,478 |
| November 2025 | $4,730 |
| December 2025 | $4,800 |
| January 2026 | $4,800 |
| February 2026 | $4,800 |
| March 2026 | $4,675 |
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Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 months ago | $5,800 | 5 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 10 months ago | $4,600 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 10 months ago | $4,600 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 10 months ago | $4,600 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $4,600 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $5,000 | 5 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $3,900 | 4 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $3,900 | 4 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $3,900 | 4 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 12 Chester St
ABCD Allston Head Start
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
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Allston Head Start & Children's Services
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
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Horace Mann School for the Deaf
40 armington st
allston, MA, 2134
PK, K-12Public
ABCD Allston - Brighton Head Start
478 western ave
brighton, MA, 2135
PKPublic
Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road
333 washington st
brookline, MA, 2445
PKPublic
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Getting around Boston near 12 Chester St
Walking
8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 12 Chester St, Boston
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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