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Highlights
- Balcony
- Gleaming hardwood floors
- Washer in unit
- Spacious 2 bedroom apartment
- Heat and hot water included
- High ceilings
Location
12 Melvin Avenue, Brighton, Massachusetts 02135, United States|Commonwealth
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Property Overview
The spacious 2-bedroom apartment offers high ceilings and gleaming hardwood floors, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. With heat and hot water included, plus conveniences like a washer in the unit and a balcony, it caters to comfortable urban living. Its location provides easy access to local amenities and public transportation, making it appealing for a range of residents seeking city life.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Elementary school nearby
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Social life
Amenities for 12 Melvin Avenue, Commonwealth
Apartment Amenities
| Balcony | Hardwood Floor |
| High Ceilings |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 12 Melvin Avenue
ZMP95597580 - room for rent in 2 bedroom apartment.. SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT IN QUIET COMPLEX NEAR BROOKLINE LINE. HEAT AND HOT WATER INCLUDED.. GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS. HIGH CEILINGS. LARGE OPEN LIVING ROOM BALCONY. NEW TO MARKET. GRANITE AND STAINLESS STEAL. WASHER IN UNIT.. 3RD FLOOR. Disclaimer: Licensed real estate agent offering rental services. Unless we have a written landlord agreement, we represent the tenant. Broker fees apply only if agreed to in writing, and landlords may offer concessions that reduce or offset tenant costs. Listing info is for advertising purposes only, may change without notice, and does not substitute for a signed disclosure.
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 Melvin Ave, Boston, MA 02135, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
- Outdoor space
- One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors
Address details
| Neighborhood | Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02135 |
| Type | Room for rent |
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Rent trends in Commonwealth
studio apartments at 12 Melvin Avenue cost about 30% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
Commonwealth
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $2,448 |
| January 2024 | $2,412 |
| February 2024 | $2,300 |
| March 2024 | $2,345 |
| April 2024 | $2,350 |
| May 2024 | $2,360 |
| June 2024 | $2,355 |
| July 2024 | $2,390 |
| August 2024 | $2,399 |
| September 2024 | $2,418 |
| October 2024 | $2,480 |
| November 2024 | $2,420 |
| December 2024 | $2,412 |
| January 2025 | $2,312 |
| February 2025 | $2,306 |
| March 2025 | $2,344 |
| April 2025 | $2,387 |
| May 2025 | $2,400 |
| June 2025 | $2,400 |
| July 2025 | $2,400 |
| August 2025 | $2,492 |
| September 2025 | $2,493 |
| October 2025 | $2,485 |
| November 2025 | $2,496 |
| December 2025 | $2,500 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $2,025 |
| January 2024 | $2,005 |
| February 2024 | $2,000 |
| March 2024 | $2,015 |
| April 2024 | $2,025 |
| May 2024 | $2,000 |
| June 2024 | $2,025 |
| July 2024 | $2,077 |
| August 2024 | $2,125 |
| September 2024 | $2,085 |
| October 2024 | $2,043 |
| November 2024 | $2,018 |
| December 2024 | $1,995 |
| January 2025 | $2,017 |
| February 2025 | $2,025 |
| March 2025 | $2,020 |
| April 2025 | $2,025 |
| May 2025 | $2,044 |
| June 2025 | $2,018 |
| July 2025 | $2,025 |
| August 2025 | $2,003 |
| September 2025 | $2,037 |
| October 2025 | $2,041 |
| November 2025 | $1,998 |
| December 2025 | $2,008 |
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Can I afford to live at 12 Melvin Avenue?
Bedrooms
StudioRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $1,400 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,825 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $2,195 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $2,050 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $2,050 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $2,195 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $2,050 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $2,050 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $2,195 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 12 Melvin Avenue
Horace Mann School for the Deaf
40 armington st
allston, MA, 2134
PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Brighton near 12 Melvin Avenue
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
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 Melvin Avenue, Brighton
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
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
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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