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288 Foster Street
288 Foster Street, Boston, MA 02135, US

Townhouse for rent
Pet friendly
Monthly rent
$6,800–$15,000The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Beds4–9
Baths1–3
Sqft0–1,200
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Updated 5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

The property features modern appliances, an attached garage, off-street parking, and in-unit laundry for convenience. With top-rated elementary and high schools located just over a tenth of a mile away, educational accessibility is a key advantage. Additionally, the abundance of 20 photos allows potential renters to thoroughly assess its qualities, while the value per square foot indicates a competitive position within the market.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Covered parking
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners

Highlights

  • Pet Friendly

Units

288 Foster Street Boston, MA

New Listing

4 Beds, 1 Bath

4 Beds

1 Bath

$6,800

Listed on 09/09/2026
Listed by Spacious 4
Days on market: 8
Spacious 4-bedroom apartment at 288 Foster St in Brighton, available 9/1/2027. A great option for Boston College students looking to live together in a convenient Brighton location with easy access to the BC campus, Cleveland Circle, public transportation, restaurants, and neighborhood amenities. The unit features four bedrooms, in-unit washer and dryer, and a functional layout well suited for roommates. Garage parking is also available for rent, and pets are negotiable. Rent: $6,800/month Available: 9/1/2027 Bedrooms: 4 Laundry: Washer/Dryer in Unit Parking: Garage space available for rent Pets: Negotiable Great opportunity for a BC group looking to lock in housing for the 2027–2028 school year. Reach out to schedule a showing or for additional details.

Available

1

4 Beds

1 Bath

$7,500

Listed on 08/06/2026
Listed by Red Tree Real Estate
Days on market: 42
Upfront Costs: First months rent Last months rent Security Deposit (one time) Broker fee

New Listing

5 Beds, 2 Baths

5 Beds

2 Baths

$8,200

Listed on 09/09/2026
Listed by Spacious 5
Days on market: 8
Spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bath apartment at 288 Foster St in Brighton, available 9/1/2027. A great option for Boston College students looking for a larger apartment with plenty of space for roommates and convenient access to the BC campus, Cleveland Circle, public transportation, restaurants, and neighborhood amenities. The unit features five bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and an in-unit washer and dryer. Garage parking is also available for rent, and pets are negotiable. Rent: $8,200/month Available: 9/1/2027 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 2 Laundry: Washer/Dryer in Unit Parking: Garage space available for rent Pets: Negotiable Great opportunity for a BC group looking to secure housing for the 2027–2028 school year. Reach out to schedule a showing or for additional details.

New Listing

9 Beds, 3 Baths

9 Beds

3 Baths

$15,000

Listed on 09/09/2026
Listed by Entire 9
Days on market: 8
Rare opportunity to rent the entire property at 288 Foster St in Brighton. Offering a total of 9 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms across two units, this is a great option for a larger Boston College group looking to live together while still having the flexibility of separate living spaces. The property includes a 4-bedroom unit and a 5-bedroom, 2-bath unit, both with in-unit washer and dryer. Conveniently located for BC students with easy access to campus, Cleveland Circle, public transportation, restaurants, and other Brighton amenities. Rent: $15,000/month Available: 9/1/2027 Bedrooms: 9 total Bathrooms: 3 total Laundry: Washer/Dryer in Unit Parking: Garage parking available for rent Pets: Negotiable An excellent option for a large BC group looking to secure an entire property for the 2027–2028 school year. Reach out to schedule a showing or for additional details.

Amenities for 288 Foster Street

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
Unit Amenities
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • Hardwood Floor

Policies at 288 Foster Street

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About 288 Foster Street

HomeHouses in Boston 288 Foster St, Brighton, MA 02135, USA

Interested in leasing 288 Foster Street, Boston, MA 02135, US? Currently, 288 Foster Street, Boston, MA 02135, US is available to rent or lease. It is a 9-bedroom house with 3 bathrooms. Below, you can compare the rent price at 288 Foster Street, Boston, MA 02135, US vs overall rent prices in St. Elizabeth's, MA. We have compiled nearby businesses and things to do close to 288 Foster Street, Boston, MA 02135, US.

Address details

Units7
Units available4
Neighborhood
City
Zip code02135

288 Foster St is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 7 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 288 Foster Street, Boston, MA 02135, US compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Covered parking
Garage, covered, or indoor parking is available at this address
Dishwasher
Kitchens at this address include dishwashers
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features available
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Boston

4-bedroom apartments at 288 Foster St cost about 40% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in St. Elizabeth's.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
St. Elizabeth's
Boston
A table of studio rental data trends in Boston
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$2,450
October 2024$2,480
November 2024$2,420
December 2024$2,412
January 2025$2,312
February 2025$2,306
March 2025$2,344
April 2025$2,387
May 2025$2,400
June 2025$2,400
July 2025$2,400
August 2025$2,492
September 2025$2,493
October 2025$2,485
November 2025$2,496
December 2025$2,500
January 2026$2,500
February 2026$2,427
March 2026$2,500
April 2026$2,500
May 2026$2,494
June 2026$2,464
July 2026$2,443
August 2026$2,496
September 2026$2,500
A table of studio rental data trends in St. Elizabeth's
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$2,125
October 2024$2,462
November 2024$2,436
December 2024$2,618
January 2025$2,412
February 2025$2,100
March 2025$2,047
April 2025$2,068
May 2025$2,100
June 2025$2,050
July 2025$2,050
August 2025$2,063
September 2025$2,100
October 2025$2,114
November 2025$2,268
December 2025$1,999
January 2026$2,079
February 2026$2,088
March 2026$2,100
April 2026$2,137
May 2026$2,102
June 2026$2,100
July 2026$2,098
August 2026$2,031
September 2026$2,000

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Bedrooms

4+ bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 288 Foster St, Boston, MA.
This month$6,8004 bed1 bath
Last month$7,5004 bed1 bath
9 months ago$6,8505 bed2 bath
9 months ago$4,1003 bed1 bath
1 year ago$6,0004 bed1 bath
1 year ago$6,2004 bed2 bath
1 year ago$7,0005 bed2 bath
1 year ago$6,0004 bed1 bath
5 years ago$5,3004 bed1 bath

Schools near 288 Foster 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 288 Foster Street

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
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

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 288 Foster Street, Boston

Groceries

9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

8/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

4/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

7/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Explore the area around 288 Foster Street

Richdale Food Shops
2195 Commonwealth Ave
Father & Son Market
1437 Commonwealth Ave
Teresa Market Inc
571 Washington St
Lee's Supermarket
1585 Commonwealth Ave
Whole Foods Market
15 Washington St

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