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- Updated kitchen with dishwasher
- Central air
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256 Allston St, Boston, MA 02135, USA|Commonwealth
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About 256 Allston St
NO BROKER FEE! Great Allston 3 bed/2.5 bath townhouse available for a November or December move-in -central air -updated kitchen with dishwasher -approximately 2000 square feet of living space across 3 floors -exclusive use washer and dryer in basement -easy B line access -one parking spot included
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 256 Allston St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 850 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 miles away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.4 miles away
Considerations
- Priced higher than average
- 3-bedrooms are $350 more than the median rent in this area
Address details
| Neighborhood | Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02135 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Commonwealth
3-bedroom apartments at 256 Allston St cost about 3% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Commonwealth
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $4,133 |
| December 2024 | $4,200 |
| January 2025 | $4,212 |
| February 2025 | $4,175 |
| March 2025 | $4,072 |
| April 2025 | $4,080 |
| May 2025 | $4,010 |
| June 2025 | $3,998 |
| July 2025 | $3,959 |
| August 2025 | $3,934 |
| September 2025 | $3,900 |
| October 2025 | $3,836 |
| November 2025 | $3,940 |
| December 2025 | $4,225 |
| January 2026 | $4,275 |
| February 2026 | $4,207 |
| March 2026 | $4,200 |
| April 2026 | $4,193 |
| May 2026 | $4,200 |
| June 2026 | $4,118 |
| July 2026 | $3,975 |
| August 2026 | $3,900 |
| September 2026 | $3,900 |
| October 2026 | $3,878 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $3,539 |
| December 2024 | $3,597 |
| January 2025 | $3,565 |
| February 2025 | $3,592 |
| March 2025 | $3,515 |
| April 2025 | $3,580 |
| May 2025 | $3,600 |
| June 2025 | $3,656 |
| July 2025 | $3,648 |
| August 2025 | $3,694 |
| September 2025 | $3,600 |
| October 2025 | $3,627 |
| November 2025 | $3,695 |
| December 2025 | $3,671 |
| January 2026 | $3,812 |
| February 2026 | $3,821 |
| March 2026 | $3,700 |
| April 2026 | $3,762 |
| May 2026 | $3,859 |
| June 2026 | $3,736 |
| July 2026 | $3,712 |
| August 2026 | $3,742 |
| September 2026 | $3,743 |
| October 2026 | $3,690 |
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Can I afford to live at 256 Allston St?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$152,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $152,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,800.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 4 months ago | $4,500 |
Schools near 256 Allston St
Horace Mann School for the Deaf
40 armington st
allston, MA, 2134
PK, K-12Public
Allston Head Start & Children's Services
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
PKPublic
ABCD Allston Head Start
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
Getting around Boston near 256 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
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 256 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
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
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
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
Explore the area around 256 Allston St
Whole Foods Market
15 Washington St
Lee's Supermarket
1585 Commonwealth Ave
Star Market
1717 Beacon St
Cheema's Market
562 Cambridge St
Father & Son Market
1437 Commonwealth Ave
Glenville Tailoring Dry Cleaning
1315 Commonwealth Ave
Ross Cleaners
1646 Beacon St
Fabriclene
1629 Beacon St
Traveling Tailor Studio
1550 Beacon St
T.J. Maxx
525 Harvard St
WFM Coffee Bar
15 Washington St
Starbucks
1304 Commonwealth Ave
Livite
1644 Beacon St
Dunkin'
30 Warren St
Dolce Vita Cafe
1698 Commonwealth Ave
Harry's Bar & Grill
1430 Commonwealth Ave
The Publick House
1648 Beacon St
Barcelona Wine Bar
1700 Beacon St
Burro Bar
1665 Beacon St
Washington Square Tavern
714 Washington St
Sultana's Bakery & Cafe
1585 Commonwealth Ave
Peace Love Cupcakes, Inc
92 Corey Rd
Athan's European Bakery
1621 Beacon St
Berezka International Food Store
1215 Commonwealth Ave
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
420 Harvard St
Brian Honan Park
Fidelis Way Park
Corey Hill Park
Park
Ringer Park
Genji
15 Washington St
Charlie's Pizza & Cafe
177 Allston St
Taste of Athens
60 Washington St
Babushka Deli
62 Washington St
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