Updated 5+ Days Ago
Highlights
- Hardwood floors
- New appliances
- Storage space
- Renovated kitchen
- Renovated bathroom
- Outdoor
Location
197 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 02134, USA|North Allston
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About 197 Cambridge St
Sweet deal!
This listing is 34% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in North Allston.
SEPT 1ST MOVE IN!!! Back deckCoin-op Laundry on siteDishwasherEat-In KitchenHardwood FloorsLaundry in BuildingNew appliancesParking includedPublic transportationRenovated BathroomRenovated KitchenStorage New Kitchen New bathroom Faux hardwood floors Has a living room spaces and an room that can be used as a bedroom, no windows in said room so technically a 3 bedroom. Storage space for the unit in the basement Coin op washer and dryer. $2.50 private back deck Parking Included, Outdoor, 1 Spaces
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 197 Cambridge St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 mile away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | North Allston |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02134 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in North Allston
2-bedroom apartments at 197 Cambridge St cost about 34% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
North Allston
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $3,508 |
| September 2024 | $3,500 |
| 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 | $3,575 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $3,665 |
| September 2024 | $3,138 |
| October 2024 | $3,020 |
| November 2024 | $2,990 |
| December 2024 | $2,850 |
| January 2025 | $3,107 |
| February 2025 | $3,293 |
| March 2025 | $3,020 |
| April 2025 | $2,975 |
| May 2025 | $2,950 |
| June 2025 | $3,195 |
| July 2025 | $3,107 |
| August 2025 | $3,324 |
| September 2025 | $3,163 |
| October 2025 | $2,987 |
| November 2025 | $2,904 |
| December 2025 | $2,996 |
| January 2026 | $3,092 |
| February 2026 | $3,826 |
| March 2026 | $4,221 |
| April 2026 | $3,737 |
| May 2026 | $3,110 |
| June 2026 | $3,281 |
| July 2026 | $3,823 |
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Schools near 197 Cambridge St
Allston Head Start & Children's Services
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
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ABCD Allston Head Start
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
PKPublic
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
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Getting around Boston near 197 Cambridge St
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 197 Cambridge St, Boston
Groceries
9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
9/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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