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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly
  • Spacious apartment homes
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Modern features
  • Gleaming hardwood floors
  • Fully-applianced kitchens
  • Additional storage

Location

4 Brighton Street #8, Charlestown, Massachusetts 02129, United States|Medford Street - The Neck
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Management

Akelius Real Estate Management LLC

Leasing office

(844) 338-5721 ext. 6332

Property Overview

This property at 4, 8, 12 Elko Street receives a strong Zumper expert rating of 8.3, highlighting its impressive amenities, with a perfect score of 10, and a competitive price rating of 8. With a prime location near top-rated schools and convenience to various points of interest, complemented by excellent pet-friendly features, it caters to diverse lifestyles. Transparency and trustworthiness are reinforced by an 8 out of 10 rating, presenting a well-rounded option for prospective renters.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 4, 8, 12 Elko Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 4, 8, 12 Elko Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

One Bedroom plus Den1 bed1 bath535 sqft$3,450 /mo1 unit available
Two Bedroom2 bed1 bath665+ sqft$2,850–$3,000 /mo2 units available
Three Bedroom3 bed1 bath795 sqft$3,380 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for 4, 8, 12 Elko Street

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningHardwood Floor
Window Coverings

Appliances

DishwasherEfficient Appliances
Garbage DisposalRefrigerator

Tech

Cable Ready

Building

Cats OKControlled Access
Dogs OKOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Bike RacksGate

Services

On-Site MaintenanceRecycling

Neighborhood

Transportation
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee

One-time. Agent application fee.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Cat Policy

Allowed

Small Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 cats max. | Restrictions: None.

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Pet Deposit

Refundable: $50.00 refundable deposit. One-time deposit per pet.

$50

Small Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 small dogs max. | Restrictions: None.

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Pet Deposit

Refundable: $100.00 refundable deposit. One-time deposit per pet.

$100

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About 4, 8, 12 Elko Street

HomeApartments in BostonMedford Street - The Neck 4, 8, 12 Elko Street

4, 8, 12 Elko Street cost $2,500–$3,450 per month. A couple amenities for this apartment building include but are not limited to: on-site laundry and controlled access. Located at 4 Brighton Street #8, Charlestown, Massachusetts 02129, United States, 4, 8, 12 Elko Street has 1 — 3 bedroom units available. Based on the average rent price of 3 bedrooms in Boston, renting an apartment at 4, 8, 12 Elko Street is 14% cheaper per month.Other apartment buildings in or around Boston include but are not limited to: 120 Rindge Avenue, 205 Highland Avenue, 899 Congress Street, 80 Cambridgepark Drive


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 4, 8, 12 Elko Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 4, 8, 12 Elko Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 4, 8, 12 Elko Street
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, 4, 8, 12 Elko Street is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Medford Street - The Neck. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
4, 8, 12 Elko Street stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
4, 8, 12 Elko Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 4, 8, 12 Elko Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

4, 8, 12 Elko Street is great for:

Pet owners

  • 4 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 6 pet grooming services nearby
  • 5 pet hospitals in the area
  • 10 pet supply stores near the property

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 4, 8, 12 Elko Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

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Rent trends in Medford Street - The Neck

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 29% higher than 1-bedrooms in Medford Street - The Neck.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 4, 8, 12 Elko Street to be 15% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Medford Street - The Neck.

3-bedroom apartments at 4, 8, 12 Elko Street cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Medford Street - The Neck.

Median rents as of Nov 22 2025.
Medford Street - The Neck
Boston
A table of studio rental data trends in Boston
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$2,449
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$2,500
A table of studio rental data trends in Medford Street - The Neck
MonthMedian Rent
August 2025$2,670

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Can I afford to live at 4 Brighton Street #8?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$106,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $106,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,650.
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Schools near 4, 8, 12 Elko Street

Horace Mann School for the Deaf

40 armington st

allston, MA, 2134

PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Charlestown near 4 Brighton Street #8

Walking

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

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 4 Brighton Street #8, Charlestown

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

9/10
Variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

7/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

8/10
Variety of bars within walking distance

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