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Highlights
- Dishwasher
- Modern kitchen
- Open floor plan
- Laundry on site
- Hardwood floors throughout
- Two large bedrooms
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52 Brighton Ave, Boston, MA 02134, USA|Commonwealth
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About 52 Brighton Ave
Bright, Spacious, Student Friendly, 739sf, 1BR/1BA (or 2BR with no living room) steps from the Packards Corner Green Line T Stop and perfect for BU students or professionals! This sun-filled offering features high ceilings, an open floor plan, hardwood floors throughout, two large, equal bedrooms OR a spacious living room and one large bedroom, 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 52 Chester St, Boston, MA 02134, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
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
1-bedroom apartments at 52 Brighton Ave cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Commonwealth
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $2,836 |
| October 2024 | $2,890 |
| November 2024 | $2,933 |
| December 2024 | $2,906 |
| January 2025 | $2,825 |
| February 2025 | $2,831 |
| March 2025 | $2,850 |
| April 2025 | $2,868 |
| May 2025 | $2,877 |
| June 2025 | $2,850 |
| July 2025 | $2,873 |
| August 2025 | $2,959 |
| September 2025 | $2,910 |
| October 2025 | $2,900 |
| November 2025 | $2,899 |
| December 2025 | $2,894 |
| January 2026 | $2,926 |
| February 2026 | $2,943 |
| March 2026 | $3,021 |
| April 2026 | $2,998 |
| May 2026 | $2,999 |
| June 2026 | $2,950 |
| July 2026 | $2,915 |
| August 2026 | $2,963 |
| September 2026 | $2,995 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $2,325 |
| October 2024 | $2,337 |
| November 2024 | $2,365 |
| December 2024 | $2,325 |
| January 2025 | $2,356 |
| February 2025 | $2,325 |
| March 2025 | $2,310 |
| April 2025 | $2,380 |
| May 2025 | $2,373 |
| June 2025 | $2,375 |
| July 2025 | $2,353 |
| August 2025 | $2,337 |
| September 2025 | $2,322 |
| October 2025 | $2,318 |
| November 2025 | $2,307 |
| December 2025 | $2,336 |
| January 2026 | $2,310 |
| February 2026 | $2,339 |
| March 2026 | $2,398 |
| April 2026 | $2,400 |
| May 2026 | $2,400 |
| June 2026 | $2,400 |
| July 2026 | $2,400 |
| August 2026 | $2,379 |
| September 2026 | $2,350 |
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Can I afford to live at 52 Brighton Ave?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $88,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,200.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 months ago | $3,800 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $2,800 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $2,800 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 10 years ago | $2,900 | 3 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 52 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
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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 52 Brighton 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
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 52 Brighton Ave, Boston
Groceries
10/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of 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
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
9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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Star Market
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LBC Pawn Cash For Gold
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Buffalo Exchange
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Awol
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Urban Renewals
122 Brighton Ave
T.J. Maxx
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Kung Fu Tea
1 Brighton Ave
Gong Cha
154 Harvard Ave
Mochinut
154 Harvard Ave
Dunkin'
210 Harvard Ave
Limered Tea House
1092 Commonwealth Ave
Habibi's Lounge
1217 Commonwealth Ave
Patrons
138 Brighton Ave
Myung Dong 1st Ave
90 Harvard Ave
Tavern in the Square
161 Brighton Ave
Avenue Bar & Grill
1249 Commonwealth Ave
Sakanaya
75 Linden St
Grasshopper
1 Brighton Ave
Berezka International Food Store
1215 Commonwealth Ave
Casa Brasil Bakery Inc
125 Harvard Ave
Give A Cake Bakery Inc
1020 Commonwealth Ave
Park
Playground
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72 Brighton Ave
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76 Brighton Ave
Clay Poy Place
70 Brighton Ave
Kaisen Sushi & Poke
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