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About 196 Kelton Street
Sweet deal!
This listing is 12% below the median price for 4 bedroom apartments in Commonwealth.
Rent $4,200 Avail Date 12/06/25 Beds 4 Baths 2 Rent Includes Heat, Hot Water Laundry None Pet No Pets Parking For Rent, Outdoor Unit Level 3 Student Ok
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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 196 Kelton St, Boston, MA 02134, USA compares to other nearby properties.
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- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
- Images available
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Address details
| Neighborhood | Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02134 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Commonwealth
4-bedroom apartments at 196 Kelton Street cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Dec 20 2025.
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Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | $4,975 |
| February 2024 | $4,800 |
| 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 | $5,565 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | $4,600 |
| February 2024 | $4,400 |
| 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 |
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Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This month | $4,400 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $4,600 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 6 months ago | $3,250 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 months ago | $3,250 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $4,600 | 5 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $4,400 | 4 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 196 Kelton Street
Horace Mann School for the Deaf
40 armington st
allston, MA, 2134
PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Allston near 196 Kelton Street
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
4/10
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 196 Kelton Street, Allston
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
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
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
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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