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242 Kelton St #12AD, Boston, MA 02134, USA|Commonwealth
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Property Overview
Located near a top-rated middle school and offering 35 photos for a clear preview, the home provides useful convenience and visibility. It also ranks in the 85.46 percentile for value for money compared with nearby properties, adding to its overall appeal.
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Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Middle school nearby
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 242 Kelton St #12AD
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 Kim Kelly for more information today. TWRE: L85081440586793
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 Kelton St, Boston, MA 02134, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Address details
| Neighborhood | Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02134 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Commonwealth
2-bedroom apartments at 242 Kelton St #12AD cost about 10% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Aug 1 2026.
Commonwealth
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $3,514 |
| 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 | $3,577 |
| August 2026 | $3,579 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $2,900 |
| 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 | $2,884 |
| October 2025 | $2,807 |
| November 2025 | $2,800 |
| December 2025 | $2,835 |
| January 2026 | $2,909 |
| February 2026 | $2,968 |
| March 2026 | $2,992 |
| April 2026 | $2,995 |
| May 2026 | $2,995 |
| June 2026 | $2,996 |
| July 2026 | $2,975 |
| August 2026 | $2,950 |
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Can I afford to live at 242 Kelton St #12AD?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$106,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $106,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,650.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $2,850 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $2,995 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $2,995 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,895 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,695 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,695 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,795 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $2,595 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $1,950 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 242 Kelton St #12AD
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
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
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Getting around Boston near 242 Kelton St #12AD
Walking
8/10
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
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 242 Kelton St #12AD, 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
9/10
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 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
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
Explore the area around 242 Kelton St #12AD
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Awol
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WFM Coffee Bar
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Dunkin'
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Tatte Bakery & Cafe
420 Harvard St
Union Square Donuts
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Harry's Bar & Grill
1430 Commonwealth Ave
Avenue Bar & Grill
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Habibi's Lounge
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The Publick House
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Washington Square Tavern
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Tatte Bakery & Cafe
420 Harvard St
Berezka International Food Store
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Kupel's Bakery
421 Harvard St
Sultana's Bakery & Cafe
1585 Commonwealth Ave
Wulf's Fish Market
409 Harvard St
Coolidge Playground
Judge Summer Z. Kaplan Park
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Proof Pizzeria
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Charlie's Pizza & Cafe
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Ittoku
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Harry's Bar & Grill
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