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- Dishwasher
- Modern kitchen
- Open floor plan
- Spacious living room
- Fully applianced kitchen
- Laundry on site
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42 Brighton Ave, Boston, MA 02134, USA|Commonwealth
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About 42 Brighton Ave
Bright, Spacious, Student Friendly, 836sf, 2BR/1BA steps from the Harvard Ave and Packards Corner Green Line stops! Perfect for BU Students and Professionals! This sun-filled offering features high ceilings, an open floor plan, hardwood floors throughout, a spacious living room, two large, equal bedrooms, a modern, fully applianced kitchen with dishwasher and disposal, a modern bath, laundry on site and H/HW 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 42 Brighton Avenue, Boston, MA 02134, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
- 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
Address details
| Neighborhood | Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02134 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Commonwealth
2-bedroom apartments at 42 Brighton Ave cost about 0% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Commonwealth
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $3,450 |
| April 2024 | $3,488 |
| May 2024 | $3,500 |
| June 2024 | $3,531 |
| July 2024 | $3,512 |
| August 2024 | $3,508 |
| 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 | $3,575 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $2,895 |
| April 2024 | $2,895 |
| May 2024 | $2,916 |
| June 2024 | $2,900 |
| July 2024 | $2,898 |
| August 2024 | $2,899 |
| 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 | $2,987 |
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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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $2,900 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,600 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $3,800 | 4 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $4,100 | 4 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 42 Brighton Ave
ABCD Allston Head Start
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
PKPublic
Allston Head Start & Children's Services
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
PKPublic
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
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Getting around Boston near 42 Brighton Ave
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
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
8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 42 Brighton Ave, Boston
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-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
6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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T.J. Maxx
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Buried Treasures
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Designers Circus
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Glenville Tailoring Dry Cleaning
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Limered Tea House
1092 Commonwealth Ave
Starbucks
1065 Commonwealth Ave
Dunkin'
210 Harvard Ave
Mochinut
154 Harvard Ave
Starbucks
305 Guest St
Habibi's Lounge
1217 Commonwealth Ave
Patrons
138 Brighton Ave
Myung Dong 1st Ave
90 Harvard Ave
Avenue Bar & Grill
1249 Commonwealth Ave
Briar Group
66 Harvard Ave
Grasshopper
1 Brighton Ave
Sakanaya
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Berezka International Food Store
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Casa Brasil Bakery Inc
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Give A Cake Bakery Inc
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Lawton Playground
Boston University Ball Diamond
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Nickerson Field
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Tarboosh
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Boston Wing-It
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Grasshopper Restaurant
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Isshindou Japanese Ramen
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