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Amenities for 42 Chester St, Commonwealth
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| Heat and Hot Water |
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| Dishwasher |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 42 Chester St
Short on funds but looking a solid Allston apartment just steps from the B line for a September 1st move-in?? This top floor 3-bedroom/1-bathroom apartment features a cozy living room, wood floors throughout, ceiling fans in the bedrooms, AND heat/hot water included with the rent price! AND no broker fee! The kitchen features granite countertops, a gas stove and a dishwasher. No pets please. Students are welcome! Please view our video tour!
Address details
| Neighborhood | Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02134 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Commonwealth
3-bedroom apartments at 42 Chester St cost about 0% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Jan 17 2026.
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Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $3,900 |
| March 2024 | $3,935 |
| April 2024 | $3,975 |
| May 2024 | $4,000 |
| June 2024 | $3,999 |
| July 2024 | $3,911 |
| August 2024 | $3,879 |
| 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 | $4,271 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $3,500 |
| March 2024 | $3,520 |
| April 2024 | $3,518 |
| May 2024 | $3,631 |
| June 2024 | $3,639 |
| July 2024 | $3,649 |
| August 2024 | $3,657 |
| 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 | $3,798 |
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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 $156,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,900.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years ago | $2,900 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $3,400 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $4,200 | 5 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $3,500 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $3,300 | 4 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 42 Chester St
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Getting around Boston near 42 Chester St
Walking
8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample 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 Chester St, 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
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
6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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