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Amenities for 85 Brighton Ave

Building

Cats OK
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About 85 Brighton Ave

Home 85 Brighton Ave, Boston, MA 02134, USA

Available 9/1/2025. Nicely renovated 3 bed with a porch in a prime location in Allston. This unit is located near restaurants, grocery stores and the Green Line. With this unit the landlord pays for the heat and water. Cats are ok. Sorry, no undergrads.


Property highlights

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How 85 Brighton Ave, Allston, 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 0.4 mile away

Address details

Zip code02134
TypeHouse for rent

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Rent trends in Boston

3-bedroom apartments at 85 Brighton Ave cost about 10% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Boston.

Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
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A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Boston
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$3,600
October 2023$3,692
November 2023$3,783
December 2023$3,900
January 2024$3,925
February 2024$3,900
March 2024$3,935
April 2024$3,975
May 2024$4,000
June 2024$3,999
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

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Rent history

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Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 85 Brighton Ave, Boston, MA.
4 months ago$3,5003 bed1 bath
1 year ago$3,1003 bed1 bath
1 year ago$3,8401 bed1 bath
1 year ago$3,9753 bed2 bath
3 years ago$3,9632 bed1 bath
3 years ago$3,1781 bed1 bath
3 years ago$2,500Studio1 bath
3 years ago$3,6152 bed2 bath
4 years ago$1,8503 bed1 bath

Schools near 85 Brighton Ave

Horace Mann School for the Deaf

40 armington st

allston, MA, 2134

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Getting around Boston near 85 Brighton Ave

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate 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 85 Brighton 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

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
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Other units at this address

85 Brighton Ave Allston, MA

Occupied

2F

Studio

1 Bath

$2,500

Listed by Ben Carroll
Days on market: 1249
AVAILABLE FOR MARCH, APRIL, OR MAY MOVE-IN NO FEE NEEDED & VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE! New construction! Be the first to occupy this brand new pet-friendly 500+ sqft studio/1 bath rental unit available for rent in the new luxury building on Brighton Ave in Packard's Corner-Boston! The unit is located in a professionally managed apartment building and is very close to the MBTA, Boston University, Harvard University, Harvard Ave, Storrow Drive, Western Ave, Boston Landing, Longwood Medical area, and Cambridge! Unit features include an in-unit washer/dryer, a private outdoor deck, a large walk-in closet, central AC/heat, is pet-friendly, and requires no brokerage fee! The building offers three outdoor spaces-including multiple roof decks, a fitness center, a resident lounge area, Zoom room, and garage/off-street parking! No undergrad students. Please email Ben with any questions or to schedule a viewing of the property! BenC @ Benjaminapartments. com Ben Carroll of Benjamin Apartments & Cityside Homes Real Estate Professional Search Boston's largest selection of apartments at benjaminapartments. com Transportation Bus: 66 Harvard Ave @ Brighton Ave (0.12 mi) Tram: B Harvard Avenue (0.17 mi) Bus: 57 Brighton Ave @ Linden St (0.03 mi) Bus: 64 Cambridge St @ Linden St (0.22 mi) **Benjamin Apartments has access to one of the largest rental databases in the greater Boston area. Even if this particular unit is not exactly what you are looking for in a rental unit, please reach out via email with what type of unit you are looking for, and we can share what else is currently available in the area!**

Occupied

2F

1 Bed

1 Bath

$3,178

Listed by Ben Carroll
Days on market: 1227
AVAILABLE NOW!-MAY/JUNE 1ST MOVE-IN NO FEE NEEDED! VIRTUAL TOURS AND APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE! New construction! Be the first to occupy this brand new pet-friendly 673 sqft 1 bedroom/1 bath rental unit available for lease in the new luxury building on Brighton Ave in Packard's Corner-Boston! The unit is located in a professionally managed apartment building and is very close to the MBTA, Boston University, Harvard University, Harvard Ave, Storrow Drive, Western Ave, Boston Landing, Longwood Medical area, and Cambridge! Unit features include an in-unit washer/dryer, central AC/heat, a private outdoor patio, and requires no brokerage fee! The building offers three outdoor spaces-including multiple roof decks, a fitness center, Zoom room, a large resident lounge area, dog washing station, and garage/off-street parking! No undergrad students. Please email Ben with any questions or to schedule a viewing of the property! BenC @ Benjaminapartments. com Ben Carroll of Benjamin Apartments & Cityside Homes Real Estate Professional Search Boston's largest selection of apartments at benjaminapartments. com Transportation Bus: 66 Harvard Ave @ Brighton Ave (0.12 mi) Tram: B Harvard Avenue (0.17 mi) Bus: 57 Brighton Ave @ Linden St (0.03 mi) Bus: 64 Cambridge St @ Linden St (0.22 mi)

Occupied

404A

1 Bed

1 Bath

$3,840

Listed by Valvel Temin
Days on market: 719
BRAND NEW BUILD! Luxury apartments in Allston. Very close to Boston University and green line. Available for move in now. Open kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Big windows for plenty of natural lighting. Great amenities including a gym, conference room and roof deck. Washer and dryer in unit. Garage parking available for rent. No broker fee. Call now! Message through Zillow or Call Val at 6177845998. Bus: 501 Cambridge St @ Franklin St (0.24 mi) Bus: 64 N Beacon St @ Cambridge St (0.44 mi) Tram: B Harvard Avenue (0.17 mi) Bus: 66 Harvard Ave @ Brighton Ave (0.12 mi) Bus: 57 Brighton Ave @ Linden St (0.03 mi)

Occupied

5F

2 Beds

2 Baths

$3,615

Listed by Ben Carroll
Days on market: 1303
AVAILABLE FOR MARCH OR APRIL MOVE-IN NO FEE NEEDED & VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE! New construction! Be the first to occupy this brand new pet-friendly 890+ sqft 2bedroom/2 full bath rental unit available for lease in the new luxury building on Brighton Ave in Packard's Corner-Boston! The unit is located in a professionally managed apartment building and is very close to the MBTA, Boston University, Harvard University, Harvard Ave, Storrow Drive, Western Ave, Boston Landing, Longwood Medical area, and Cambridge! Unit features include an in-unit washer/dryer, central AC/heat, and requires no brokerage fee! The building offers three outdoor spaces-including multiple roof decks, a fitness room, Zoom room, a large resident lounge area, dog washing station, and garage/off-street parking! No undergrad students. Please email Ben with any questions or to schedule a viewing of the property! BenC @ Benjaminapartments. com Ben Carroll of Benjamin Apartments & Cityside Homes Real Estate Professional Search Boston's largest selection of apartments at benjaminapartments. com Transportation Bus: 66 Harvard Ave @ Brighton Ave (0.12 mi) Tram: B Harvard Avenue (0.17 mi) Bus: 57 Brighton Ave @ Linden St (0.03 mi) Bus: 64 Cambridge St @ Linden St (0.22 mi) **Benjamin Apartments has access to one of the largest rental databases in the greater Boston area. Even if this particular unit is not exactly what you are looking for in a rental unit, please reach out via email with what type of unit you are looking for, and we can share what else is currently available in the area!**

Occupied

2F

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,963

Listed by Ben Carroll
Days on market: 1186
AVAILABLE NOW! JUNE, JULY, OR AUGUST MOVE-IN! NO BROKERAGE FEE NEEDED! Be the first to occupy this brand new never lived in and extremely large top floor 750+ sqft 1 bed plus den, office, or second bedroom / 1 bath rental unit available in a new luxury building on Brighton Ave in Packard's Corner-Boston! The unit is located in a professionally managed apartment building and is very close to the MBTA, Boston University, Harvard University, Harvard Ave, Storrow Drive, Western Ave, Boston Landing, Longwood Medical, and Cambridge! Unit features include in-unit washer/dryer, central AC/heat, is pet-friendly and requires no brokerage fee! The building offers three outdoor spaces-including multiple roof decks, fitness center, a resident lounge area, Zoom rooms, and garage/off-street parking! No undergrad students. Please email Ben with any questions or to schedule a viewing of the property! BenC @ Benjaminapartments. com 860-485-5721 Ben Carroll of Benjamin Apartments & Cityside Homes Real Estate Professional Search Boston's largest selection of apartments at benjaminapartments. com Transportation Bus: 66 Harvard Ave @ Brighton Ave (0.12 mi) Tram: B Harvard Avenue (0.17 mi) Bus: 57 Brighton Ave @ Linden St (0.03 mi) Bus: 64 Cambridge St @ Linden St (0.22 mi)

Occupied

3

3 Beds

1 Bath

$1,850

Listed by David Sugarman
Days on market: 1704

Occupied

3R

3 Beds

2 Baths

$3,975

Listed by Valvel Temin
Days on market: 807
Spacious 3 bedroom 3 bathroom in Allston. Very close to Packard's Corner and Boston University. Available for move in on 9/1/2023. Hardwood flooring through out the apartment. Big windows for plenty of natural lighting. Laundry in the building. Heat and hot water included. 1 months broker fee. Call now! Message through Zillow or Call Val at 6177845998. Bus: 501 Cambridge St @ Franklin St (0.25 mi) Bus: 64 N Beacon St @ Cambridge St (0.44 mi) Tram: B Harvard Avenue (0.17 mi) Bus: 66 Harvard Ave @ Brighton Ave (0.13 mi) Bus: 57 Brighton Ave @ Linden St (0.04 mi)

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