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- Washer and dryer in unit
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- Central air
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8 Brighton Ave, Boston, MA 02134, USA|Commonwealth
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About 8 Brighton Ave
Sweet deal!
This listing is 15% below the median price for studio apartments in Commonwealth.
Great Studio with Plenty of Light Heat and Hot Water Included Dishwasher Basement Unit Plenty of Space No Broker Fee Move-In this September 1st, Last and Security to Move In
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 8 Brighton Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- Studio is 1382 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Less expensive
- Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02134 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Commonwealth
studio apartments at 8 Brighton Ave cost about 15% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Aug 15 2026.
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Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $2,400 |
| 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 |
| January 2026 | $2,500 |
| February 2026 | $2,427 |
| March 2026 | $2,500 |
| April 2026 | $2,500 |
| May 2026 | $2,494 |
| June 2026 | $2,464 |
| July 2026 | $2,443 |
| August 2026 | $2,500 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $2,125 |
| September 2024 | $2,085 |
| October 2024 | $2,043 |
| November 2024 | $2,018 |
| December 2024 | $1,995 |
| January 2025 | $2,017 |
| February 2025 | $2,025 |
| March 2025 | $2,020 |
| April 2025 | $2,025 |
| May 2025 | $2,044 |
| June 2025 | $2,018 |
| July 2025 | $2,025 |
| August 2025 | $2,003 |
| September 2025 | $2,037 |
| October 2025 | $2,041 |
| November 2025 | $1,998 |
| December 2025 | $2,035 |
| January 2026 | $2,045 |
| February 2026 | $2,079 |
| March 2026 | $2,100 |
| April 2026 | $2,105 |
| May 2026 | $2,084 |
| June 2026 | $2,100 |
| July 2026 | $2,080 |
| August 2026 | $2,046 |
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StudioRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 8 Brighton Ave
Allston Head Start & Children's Services
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
PKPublic
ABCD Allston Head Start
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 8 Brighton Ave
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
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
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 8 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
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
9/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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Commonwealth Market Inc
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Star Market
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Linden's Superette
101 Brighton Ave
Allston Market
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LBC Pawn Cash For Gold
1107 Commonwealth Ave
Goodwill
965 Commonwealth Ave
T.J. Maxx
525 Harvard St
Awol
190 Harvard Ave
Buffalo Exchange
180 Harvard Ave
Kung Fu Tea
1 Brighton Ave
Limered Tea House
1092 Commonwealth Ave
Starbucks
1065 Commonwealth Ave
Dunkin'
1020 Commonwealth Ave
Dunkin'
210 Harvard Ave
Paradise Rock Club
969 Commonwealth Ave
Habibi's Lounge
1217 Commonwealth Ave
Patrons
138 Brighton Ave
Myung Dong 1st Ave
90 Harvard Ave
Briar Group
66 Harvard Ave
Grasshopper
1 Brighton Ave
Give A Cake Bakery Inc
1020 Commonwealth Ave
Sakanaya
75 Linden St
Berezka International Food Store
1215 Commonwealth Ave
Casa Brasil Bakery Inc
125 Harvard Ave
Playground
Park
Park
Recreation Ground
Lawton Playground
Grasshopper Restaurant
1 Brighton Ave
Isshindou Japanese Ramen
1 Brighton Ave
Poke Boys
1 Brighton Ave
Souper Bowl
1 Brighton Ave
Holly Crab
1098 Commonwealth Ave
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