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198 Allston St, Boston, MA 02135, USA|Commonwealth
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Property Overview
Close to highly rated middle and high schools, with top-rated options under half a mile away. It also offers laundry on site, 15 photos for an easy preview, and stands out for strong value for money compared with nearby properties.
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- High school nearby
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 198 Allston St #9, Commonwealth
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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One-time.
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 198 Allston St #9
Sweet deal!
This listing is 23% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Commonwealth.
- Cozy studio with renovated kitchen - Great location in Brighton, close to Green line, BU/BC campus, food, nightlife, shopping & more! - Pets negotiable - Laundry on site - Heat & hot water included in rent - Great value considering price & location - Available 9/1/2026
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 198 Allston St, Boston, MA 02135, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.4 miles away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.5 miles away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
Address details
| Neighborhood | Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02135 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Commonwealth
1-bedroom apartments at 198 Allston St #9 cost about 23% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Commonwealth
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,941 |
| December 2024 | $2,906 |
| January 2025 | $2,825 |
| February 2025 | $2,831 |
| March 2025 | $2,850 |
| April 2025 | $2,868 |
| May 2025 | $2,877 |
| June 2025 | $2,850 |
| July 2025 | $2,873 |
| August 2025 | $2,959 |
| September 2025 | $2,910 |
| October 2025 | $2,900 |
| November 2025 | $2,899 |
| December 2025 | $2,894 |
| January 2026 | $2,926 |
| February 2026 | $2,943 |
| March 2026 | $3,021 |
| April 2026 | $2,998 |
| May 2026 | $2,999 |
| June 2026 | $2,950 |
| July 2026 | $2,915 |
| August 2026 | $2,963 |
| September 2026 | $2,997 |
| October 2026 | $3,019 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,381 |
| December 2024 | $2,325 |
| January 2025 | $2,356 |
| February 2025 | $2,325 |
| March 2025 | $2,310 |
| April 2025 | $2,380 |
| May 2025 | $2,373 |
| June 2025 | $2,375 |
| July 2025 | $2,353 |
| August 2025 | $2,337 |
| September 2025 | $2,322 |
| October 2025 | $2,318 |
| November 2025 | $2,307 |
| December 2025 | $2,336 |
| January 2026 | $2,310 |
| February 2026 | $2,339 |
| March 2026 | $2,398 |
| April 2026 | $2,400 |
| May 2026 | $2,400 |
| June 2026 | $2,400 |
| July 2026 | $2,400 |
| August 2026 | $2,379 |
| September 2026 | $2,337 |
| October 2026 | $2,300 |
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Can I afford to live at 198 Allston St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income
$71,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $71,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,775.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed, 1 Bath | Last month | $1,950 | 1 bed | 1 bath | |
| 1 Bed, 1 Bath | Last month | $2,450 | 1 bed | 1 bath | |
| 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 6 months ago | $2,200 | 1 bed | 1 bath | |
| 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 6 months ago | $2,200 | 1 bed | 1 bath | |
| 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 7 months ago | $2,200 | 1 bed | 1 bath | |
| 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 8 months ago | $2,100 | 1 bed | 1 bath | |
| 8 months ago | $2,100 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,195 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1 year ago | $2,195 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 198 Allston St #9
Horace Mann School for the Deaf
40 armington st
allston, MA, 2134
PK, K-12Public
ABCD Allston Head Start
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
PKPublic
Allston Head Start & Children's Services
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
PKPublic
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
Neighborhood
Commonwealth | Boston, MA
Getting around Boston near 198 Allston St
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 198 Allston St, Boston
Groceries
9/10
Exceptional 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
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
9/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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