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Highlights
- Dishwasher
- Hardwood floors
- Modern kitchen
- Ceramic tiles
- Two big bedrooms and livingroom
- Laundry is on a site
Location
253 Kelton St, Boston, MA 02134, USA|Washington Square
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| Cats OK |
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Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 253 Kelton St
Available June 1 No Broker's Fee Apartment Large Unit in Allston Steps from the T Stop On-Site Maintenance. Large Equal-Size Bedrooms Lots of Closets Heat and Hot Water Included Laundry is in the Building PROPERTY INFO ID: 1880761 Rent: $3100 / Month Beds: 2 Bath: 1 Available Date: 06/01/2026 Pet: Cats Allowed Rent Includes:: Heat, Hot Water Parking:: street parking FEATURES Eat-in Kitchen Hardwood Floors Heat & Hot Water Included Large Bedrooms Laundry in Building Living Room Modern Bath New Appliances New/Renovated Kitchen Porch
Address details
| Neighborhood | Washington Square |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02134 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Washington Square
2-bedroom apartments at 253 Kelton St cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Brookline.
Median rents as of Apr 4 2026.
Washington Square
Brookline
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $3,595 |
| May 2024 | $3,600 |
| June 2024 | $3,618 |
| July 2024 | $3,623 |
| August 2024 | $3,700 |
| September 2024 | $3,612 |
| October 2024 | $3,658 |
| November 2024 | $3,767 |
| December 2024 | $3,640 |
| January 2025 | $3,666 |
| February 2025 | $3,642 |
| March 2025 | $3,619 |
| April 2025 | $3,600 |
| May 2025 | $3,630 |
| June 2025 | $3,700 |
| July 2025 | $3,629 |
| August 2025 | $3,600 |
| September 2025 | $3,539 |
| October 2025 | $3,664 |
| November 2025 | $3,520 |
| December 2025 | $3,518 |
| January 2026 | $3,628 |
| February 2026 | $3,632 |
| March 2026 | $3,606 |
| April 2026 | $3,645 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $3,497 |
| May 2024 | $3,475 |
| June 2024 | $3,450 |
| July 2024 | $3,456 |
| August 2024 | $3,442 |
| September 2024 | $3,299 |
| October 2024 | $3,207 |
| November 2024 | $3,233 |
| December 2024 | $3,277 |
| January 2025 | $3,260 |
| February 2025 | $3,218 |
| March 2025 | $3,210 |
| April 2025 | $3,356 |
| May 2025 | $3,474 |
| June 2025 | $3,408 |
| July 2025 | $3,410 |
| August 2025 | $3,303 |
| September 2025 | $3,213 |
| October 2025 | $3,225 |
| November 2025 | $3,195 |
| December 2025 | $3,195 |
| January 2026 | $3,195 |
| February 2026 | $3,189 |
| March 2026 | $3,250 |
| April 2026 | $3,295 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 years ago | $2,200 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $2,500 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 253 Kelton St
ABCD Allston Head Start
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
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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
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Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road
333 washington st
brookline, MA, 2445
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ABCD Allston - Brighton Head Start
478 western ave
brighton, MA, 2135
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Getting around Boston near 253 Kelton 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
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 253 Kelton St, Boston
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
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
9/10
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
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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