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- Prime location
- Conveniently situated
- Heat and hot water included
- Easy access
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42 Park Vale Ave, Boston, MA 02134, USA|Commonwealth
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Features
| Heat and Hot Water Included |
Neighborhood
| Boston University | One Block to T-Stop (Green Line) |
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About 42 Park Vale Ave
Sweet deal!
This listing is 13% below the median price for 4 bedroom apartments in Commonwealth.
Introducing our spacious 4-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo located in the heart of Boston, MA. This conveniently situated unit is just steps away from Boston University and offers the convenience of heat and hot water included in the rent. With easy access to public transportation, being only one block away from the Green Line T stop, commuting around the city has never been easier. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to live in a prime location with all the amenities you need right at your fingertips. Contact us today to schedule a tour of this 4 Bedroom condo in Boston!
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 Park Vale Ave, Boston, MA 02134, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 mile away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Address details
| Neighborhood | Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02134 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Commonwealth
4-bedroom apartments at 42 Park Vale Ave cost about 13% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of May 9 2026.
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Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $4,700 |
| June 2024 | $4,670 |
| July 2024 | $4,687 |
| August 2024 | $4,620 |
| September 2024 | $4,736 |
| October 2024 | $4,746 |
| November 2024 | $5,110 |
| December 2024 | $5,350 |
| January 2025 | $5,187 |
| February 2025 | $5,125 |
| March 2025 | $5,000 |
| April 2025 | $5,000 |
| May 2025 | $4,934 |
| June 2025 | $4,837 |
| July 2025 | $4,800 |
| August 2025 | $4,800 |
| September 2025 | $4,800 |
| October 2025 | $4,798 |
| November 2025 | $5,020 |
| December 2025 | $5,548 |
| January 2026 | $5,639 |
| February 2026 | $5,378 |
| March 2026 | $5,220 |
| April 2026 | $5,199 |
| May 2026 | $5,149 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $4,800 |
| June 2024 | $4,850 |
| July 2024 | $4,950 |
| August 2024 | $4,811 |
| September 2024 | $4,746 |
| October 2024 | $4,584 |
| November 2024 | $4,660 |
| December 2024 | $4,606 |
| January 2025 | $4,718 |
| February 2025 | $4,675 |
| March 2025 | $4,460 |
| April 2025 | $4,500 |
| May 2025 | $4,510 |
| June 2025 | $4,600 |
| July 2025 | $4,540 |
| August 2025 | $4,571 |
| September 2025 | $4,600 |
| October 2025 | $4,478 |
| November 2025 | $4,730 |
| December 2025 | $4,800 |
| January 2026 | $4,800 |
| February 2026 | $4,800 |
| March 2026 | $4,687 |
| April 2026 | $4,700 |
| May 2026 | $4,700 |
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Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$164,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $164,000 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $4,100.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $4,100 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $3,200 | 3 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 42 Park Vale 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
PKPublic
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Getting around Boston near 42 Park Vale Ave
Walking
9/10
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 Park Vale 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 5-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
8/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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