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About 242 Harvard Ave
This is an AMAZING find! Absolutely Gorgeous BEST OF THE BEST 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in a fantastic location close to numerous amenities in the City. Call today for a complimentary viewing before its rented by someone else. This apartment always rents extremely quickly. Stylish and Alluring, this is comfort at its best!. Call Donald Wright for more information today. TWRE: L85081413937737
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 242 Harvard Ave, Boston, MA 02134, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02134 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Commonwealth
2-bedroom apartments at 242 Harvard Ave cost about 11% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Sep 20 2025.
Commonwealth
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $3,487 |
| November 2023 | $3,498 |
| December 2023 | $3,518 |
| January 2024 | $3,558 |
| February 2024 | $3,450 |
| March 2024 | $3,450 |
| April 2024 | $3,488 |
| May 2024 | $3,500 |
| June 2024 | $3,531 |
| July 2024 | $3,512 |
| 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 | $3,494 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $2,778 |
| November 2023 | $2,800 |
| December 2023 | $2,800 |
| January 2024 | $2,825 |
| February 2024 | $2,837 |
| March 2024 | $2,873 |
| April 2024 | $2,895 |
| May 2024 | $2,916 |
| June 2024 | $2,900 |
| July 2024 | $2,898 |
| August 2024 | $2,899 |
| September 2024 | $2,900 |
| October 2024 | $2,890 |
| November 2024 | $2,853 |
| December 2024 | $2,895 |
| January 2025 | $2,850 |
| February 2025 | $2,893 |
| March 2025 | $2,897 |
| April 2025 | $2,900 |
| May 2025 | $2,900 |
| June 2025 | $2,900 |
| July 2025 | $2,900 |
| August 2025 | $2,900 |
| September 2025 | $2,895 |
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Can I afford to live at 242 Harvard Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This month | $2,600 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $1,950 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $1,950 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,950 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $2,350 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,600 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,950 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,600 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,900 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 242 Harvard Ave
Horace Mann School for the Deaf
40 armington st
allston, MA, 2134
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Getting around Boston near 242 Harvard Ave
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate 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 242 Harvard Ave, Boston
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
8/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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