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56 Hobson St
56 Hobson St, Boston, MA 02135, USA

Apartment for rent
Monthly rent
$3,200–$3,800The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Beds2–3
Baths2
Sqft1,050–1,500
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5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

56 Hobson St offers a range of appealing features, including hardwood floors, a dishwasher, and all utilities included. Its proximity to top-rated elementary and high schools, along with extensive photo documentation, enhances its attractiveness. Additionally, the property ranks in the top percentile for value per square foot in the area, indicating a strong investment opportunity.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • High school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Highlights

  • dishwasher
  • hardwood floors
  • bike storage
  • all utilities included
  • snow removal
  • refrigerator

Units

56 Hobson St Boston, MA

Available

I

2 Beds

2 Baths

$3,200

Listed on 09/20/2025
Listed by Encore Realty
Days on market: 82
Call today about this beautiful Brighton apartment. Plenty of space, natural light, and a charm all its own greet you every time you come home to this 2-bedroom apartment. Neighborhood amenities include dining, shopping, access to public transit, and more! You will love calling 56 Hobson home. • Hardwood Floors • Near Public Transportation • High-Speed Internet • Fantastic Location • Cable Ready

Available

G

2 Beds

2 Baths

$3,200

Listed on 07/03/2025
Listed by Encore Realty
Days on market: 161
Call today about this beautiful Brighton apartment. Plenty of space, natural light, and a charm all its own greet you every time you come home to this 2-bedroom apartment. Neighborhood amenities include dining, shopping, access to public transit, and more! You will love calling 56 Hobson home. • AC units in all bedrooms • All utilities included: Gas, electric, cable • Dishwasher • Disposal • Eat-In Kitchen • Fully furnished • Laundry in Unit • Microwave • Netflix • Oven/Range • Refrigerator • vegetable garden boxes • Well appointed kitchen with dishwasher and disposal. • bike storage • cleaning services available • Fast maintenance and repairs • Garden • shared patio • snow removal • yard maintenance Disclaimer: The information in this listing may have been gathered from third-party sources including the owner and/or public records. Listings are subject to errors and omissions. Encore Realty disclaims any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Encore Realty is an Equal Housing Opportunity Agency. Photos may not always be of the actual apartment. At times, sample images are used to make a general representation. By clicking on our ad, you are requesting to hire Blue Stream Real Estate dba Encore Realty and its agents unless explicitly stated otherwise. You understand that we are your hired party and have no contract, written, verbal, or otherwise with the landlord(s) of any property we may show you. Fee Disclosure: First Month Rent: $3,200 Security Deposit: $3,200

Available

2

3 Beds

2 Baths

$3,800

Listed on 08/20/2025
Listed by Encore Realty
Days on market: 113
Disclaimer: The information in this listing may have been gathered from third-party sources including the owner and/or public records. Listings are subject to errors and omissions. Encore Realty disclaims any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Encore Realty is an Equal Housing Opportunity Agency. Photos may not always be of the actual apartment. At times, sample images are used to make a general representation. By clicking on our ad, you are requesting to hire Blue Stream Real Estate dba Encore Realty and its agents unless explicitly stated otherwise. You understand that we are your hired party and have no contract, written, verbal, or otherwise with the landlord(s) of any property we may show you. Fee Disclosure: First Month Rent: $3,800 Security Deposit: $3,800

Amenities for 56 Hobson St

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Cats Ok
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
Unit Amenities
  • Outdoor Space
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Furnished
  • Hardwood Floor
  • Dishwasher
  • Air Conditioning
  • Central Heat
  • Garden

Policies at 56 Hobson St

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 56 Hobson St

HomeApartments in BostonOak Square 56 Hobson St #I, Brighton, MA 02135, USA

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to live in the heart of Oak Square at 56 Hobson St, Boston, MA 02135! This charming property features 14 units, offering 2-3 bedroom options with spacious floor plans ranging from 1050 to 1500 square feet. Enjoy the convenience of all utilities included, snow removal, and high-speed internet. Each unit boasts hardwood floors, a dishwasher, refrigerator, and cable-ready connections. Take advantage of the bike storage, on-site laundry, and outdoor spaces, including a balcony patio and on-site green spaces. With long-term rentals and furnished units, this property is perfect for those looking for a hassle-free living experience. One of the standout features of this property is its prime location in Oak Square, offering easy access to local amenities.

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Address details

Units14
Units available3
Neighborhood
City
Zip code02135

56 Hobson St #I is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • 4 office supply stores within 1 mile

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 56 Hobson St, Boston, MA 02135, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 3-bedroom is 460 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 192 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Dishwasher
Kitchens at this address include dishwashers
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Boston

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 56 Hobson St #I to be 12% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Oak Square.

3-bedroom apartments at 56 Hobson St #I cost about 15% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Oak Square.

Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
Oak Square
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A table of studio rental data trends in Boston
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$2,448
January 2024$2,412
February 2024$2,300
March 2024$2,345
April 2024$2,350
May 2024$2,360
June 2024$2,355
July 2024$2,390
August 2024$2,399
September 2024$2,418
October 2024$2,480
November 2024$2,420
December 2024$2,412
January 2025$2,312
February 2025$2,306
March 2025$2,344
April 2025$2,387
May 2025$2,400
June 2025$2,400
July 2025$2,400
August 2025$2,492
September 2025$2,493
October 2025$2,485
November 2025$2,496
December 2025$2,500
A table of studio rental data trends in Oak Square
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,800
January 2024$1,800
March 2024$2,095
April 2024$2,114
May 2024$2,148
June 2024$2,158
July 2024$2,225
August 2024$2,150
March 2025$2,016
April 2025$1,987
May 2025$1,942
June 2025$1,887
July 2025$1,947
August 2025$2,078
September 2025$2,090
October 2025$2,000
November 2025$1,980
December 2025$1,950

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$128,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $128,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $3,200.
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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 56 Hobson St, Boston, MA.
Last month$3,2002 bed2 bath
2 months ago$3,6003 bed2 bath
2 months ago$3,0002 bed2 bath
4 months ago$3,8003 bed2 bath
5 months ago$4,0003 bed2 bath
8 months ago$3,0002 bed2 bath
1 year ago$3,5002 bed1 bath
1 year ago$3,5002 bed1 bath
1 year ago$3,5002 bed1 bath

Schools near 56 Hobson St #I

Horace Mann School for the Deaf

40 armington st

allston, MA, 2134

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Neighborhood

Oak Square | Boston, MA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Boston near 56 Hobson St

Walking

8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
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 56 Hobson St, Boston

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-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

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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