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- Oversized bedrooms
- Updated bathroom
Location
42 Hobson St #1, Boston, MA 02135, USA|Oak Square
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Amenities for 42 Hobson St #1, Oak Square
Apartment Amenities
| Deck | Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 42 Hobson St #1
Available September 1st... This is a beautiful, sunny 3 bedroom apartment with great character, large bedrooms, modern kitchen and bath, and refinished hardwood floors throughout. Located in an excellent Oak Square location, the locale offers access to all major roadways (Mass Pike, Soldiers Field Road, Storrow & Memorial Drive, Fresh Pond Parkway, and more), loads of commercial storefronts and conveniences, Commuter Rail, Brighton Center, and all sorts of major institutions (Boston College, Saint Elizabeth's Hospital, New Balance, WGBH, Bose, Arsenal Yards, Allston Yards, etc.). The apartment makes up the entire first floor and part of the second floor of a 2-Family home. The first level offers a large, front-facing living room, a true eat-in-kitchen (with granite counters, loads of cabinet space, gas cooking, and built-in microwave), the full bathroom, and two large bedrooms. On the upper floor has one more king-size bedroom. All three bedrooms are quite big. Two are generously oversized and can accommodate queen size beds. The other is more standard size and can comfortable fit a queen size bed. The bathroom has been updated, offers tasteful subway tile, glass shower stall, large vanity and medicine cabinet, and is very clean. Laundry is located in the basement. Tenants pay their own gas heat and gas hot water. There is a front porch and access to a shared backyard. First Month Rent and a 1-Month Security Deposit are required prior to move-in. *VIDEO-TOUR AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST*
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 Newcastle Rd, Boston, MA 02135, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 mile away
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- Dishwasher
- Kitchens at this address include dishwashers
- 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
Address details
| Neighborhood | Oak Square |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02135 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Oak Square
3-bedroom apartments at 42 Hobson St #1 cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Jun 6 2026.
Oak Square
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $3,997 |
| 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 | $4,275 |
| February 2026 | $4,207 |
| March 2026 | $4,200 |
| April 2026 | $4,193 |
| May 2026 | $4,200 |
| June 2026 | $4,200 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $3,300 |
| July 2024 | $3,375 |
| August 2024 | $3,390 |
| September 2024 | $3,393 |
| October 2024 | $3,450 |
| November 2024 | $3,420 |
| December 2024 | $3,475 |
| January 2025 | $3,500 |
| February 2025 | $3,412 |
| March 2025 | $3,399 |
| April 2025 | $3,574 |
| May 2025 | $3,517 |
| June 2025 | $3,509 |
| July 2025 | $3,500 |
| August 2025 | $3,428 |
| September 2025 | $3,400 |
| October 2025 | $3,328 |
| November 2025 | $3,300 |
| December 2025 | $3,300 |
| January 2026 | $3,360 |
| February 2026 | $3,503 |
| March 2026 | $3,572 |
| April 2026 | $3,496 |
| May 2026 | $3,500 |
| June 2026 | $3,500 |
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Can I afford to live at 42 Hobson St #1?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 years ago | $4,350 | 4 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $3,200 | 4 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $4,750 | 6 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $4,750 | 6 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $4,500 | 6 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $4,600 | 6 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $5,000 | 6 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $5,000 | 6 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $5,000 | 6 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 42 Hobson St #1
ABCD Allston - Brighton Head Start
478 western ave
brighton, MA, 2135
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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
Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road
333 washington st
brookline, MA, 2445
PKPublic
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Getting around Boston near 42 Hobson St #1
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
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 42 Hobson St #1, Boston
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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