Updated 5+ Days Ago
Highlights
- Air conditioning
- Hardwood floors throughout
- Professionally managed building
Location
88 Gardner St, Boston, MA 02134, USA
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Property Overview
88 Gardner St #2B offers a balanced mix of convenient features and practical appeal, with notable characteristics that may enhance everyday living. Its strengths and recommended uses suggest it can be a versatile option for a range of needs, while its standout details add to its overall attractiveness.
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
Less expensive- Images available
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Social life
Amenities for 88 Gardner St #2B
Building
| Dogs OK |
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Policies and fees
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Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
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About 88 Gardner St #2B
Available September 1, 2026, this 2-bedroom apartment offers a combination of space, convenience, and amenities in one of Boston's most active rental markets. With hardwood floors, air conditioning, pet-friendly policies, and access to the Green Line, this home is well-suited for commuters, students, and professionals alike. Key Features 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom Heat & hot water included Air conditioning Hardwood floors throughout App-pay laundry available Cats and dogs welcome Parking available for rent Professionally managed building Green Line access nearby Student friendly Located in the heart of Allston, the apartment offers convenient access to Packards Corner station and Harvard Avenue station. Nearby destinations include Boston University, Boston Landing, and the shops and restaurants along Harvard Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue. Grocery options such as Star Market and Trader Joe's are also conveniently located nearby. This location provides straightforward access to Downtown Boston, Brighton, Fenway, and Brookline while keeping everyday essentials close at hand.
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 88 Gardner St, Boston, MA 02134, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
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
| Zip code | 02134 |
|---|---|
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Boston
2-bedroom apartments at 88 Gardner St #2B cost about 22% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $3,510 |
| September 2024 | $3,500 |
| October 2024 | $3,500 |
| November 2024 | $3,503 |
| December 2024 | $3,488 |
| January 2025 | $3,469 |
| February 2025 | $3,498 |
| March 2025 | $3,500 |
| April 2025 | $3,500 |
| May 2025 | $3,500 |
| June 2025 | $3,516 |
| July 2025 | $3,520 |
| August 2025 | $3,555 |
| September 2025 | $3,495 |
| October 2025 | $3,443 |
| November 2025 | $3,420 |
| December 2025 | $3,474 |
| January 2026 | $3,503 |
| February 2026 | $3,505 |
| March 2026 | $3,587 |
| April 2026 | $3,598 |
| May 2026 | $3,600 |
| June 2026 | $3,597 |
| July 2026 | $3,577 |
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Can I afford to live at 88 Gardner St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$112,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $112,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,800.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This month | $2,800 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $2,850 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $2,800 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $2,800 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 months ago | $2,050 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $3,950 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,950 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $3,300 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $1,750 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 88 Gardner St #2B
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 88 Gardner St
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 88 Gardner St, 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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