Updated 5+ Days Ago
Highlights
- Updated bathroom
- Green space
- Living room
- Dining room
- Private rear porch
- Skyline views
Location
170 Walter St #2, Boston, MA 02131, USA|Centre-South
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About 170 Walter St #2
Property Status: Active Host your next dinner party in this beautiful home. Freshly painted bright, cheerful and well-maintained second-floor unit with fabulous floor plan for entertaining or relaxing in a classic two-family home on Walter Street, one of Roslindale's most sought-after residential blocks. This 1,200 sq. ft. apartment offers real living space. There are two generous bedrooms, living room, dining room, mudroom, a versatile den which is perfect for a home office, an updated bathroom and a private rear porch. Meet your friends at Arnold Arboretum. Short distance from the Peters Hill entrance to the Arnold Arboretum - 281 acres of Harvard-managed parkland with paved trails, skyline views, and some of the best green space in the city, right out your front door. Roslindale Village Station (commuter rail to Back Bay/South Station) and the shops, restaurants, and farmers market of Roslindale Square are both close by. You are surrounded by green space & nature in every direction. Copyright © 2026 MLS Property Information Network Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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 170 Walter St, Roslindale, MA 02131, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 185 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Centre-South |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02131 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Centre-South
2-bedroom apartments at 170 Walter St #2 cost about 2% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Sep 19 2026.
Centre-South
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $3,500 |
| November 2024 | $3,503 |
| December 2024 | $3,488 |
| January 2025 | $3,469 |
| February 2025 | $3,498 |
| March 2025 | $3,500 |
| April 2025 | $3,500 |
| May 2025 | $3,500 |
| June 2025 | $3,516 |
| July 2025 | $3,520 |
| August 2025 | $3,555 |
| September 2025 | $3,495 |
| October 2025 | $3,443 |
| November 2025 | $3,420 |
| December 2025 | $3,474 |
| January 2026 | $3,503 |
| February 2026 | $3,505 |
| March 2026 | $3,587 |
| April 2026 | $3,598 |
| May 2026 | $3,600 |
| June 2026 | $3,597 |
| July 2026 | $3,577 |
| August 2026 | $3,541 |
| September 2026 | $3,528 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $2,612 |
| November 2024 | $2,650 |
| July 2025 | $2,700 |
| October 2025 | $3,000 |
| November 2025 | $3,000 |
| April 2026 | $2,960 |
| May 2026 | $2,966 |
| June 2026 | $2,997 |
| July 2026 | $3,096 |
| August 2026 | $3,137 |
| September 2026 | $2,850 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 years ago | $2,100 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 10 years ago | $1,800 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 170 Walter St #2
ABCD Walnut Grove Head Start
22 elm hill ave
dorchester, MA, 2121
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Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road
333 washington st
brookline, MA, 2445
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ABCD Allston Head Start
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
PKPublic
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
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Neighborhood
Centre-South | Boston, MA
Getting around Boston near 170 Walter St #2
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 170 Walter St #2, Boston
Groceries
8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Restaurants
7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
4/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
4/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
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