Listed 5+ Days Ago
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- Exclusive washer and dryer
- 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 September 1st, 2026 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 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
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 22% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Aug 1 2026.
Commonwealth
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $3,883 |
| September 2024 | $3,900 |
| October 2024 | $3,898 |
| November 2024 | $4,075 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $3,662 |
| September 2024 | $3,604 |
| October 2024 | $3,604 |
| November 2024 | $3,537 |
| 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 | $3,700 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $180,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $4,500.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Last month | $4,500 |
Schools near 256 Allston St
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
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Getting around Boston near 256 Allston St
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
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 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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