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Highlights

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

Location

Brighton #8, MA 02135, USA|Oak Square
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Management

Akelius Real Estate Management LLC

Leasing office

(844) 338-5721 ext. 6332

Open today 

9:30 am–4:30 pm ET

Property Overview

4, 8, 12 Elko Street offers spacious apartment homes with modern features, gleaming hardwood floors, fully-applianced kitchens, on-site laundry, and additional storage. It combines strong value and convenient access with a high overall Zumper rating, excellent price, amenities, and location scores, plus 50 photos and pet-friendly nearby services that add to its appeal.

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

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 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

  • Less expensive
  • Dishwasher
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

One Bedroom plus Den1 bed1 bath505+ sqft$2,625–$3,000 /mo3 units available
One Bedroom1 bed1 bath535 sqft$2,800 /mo1 unit available
Two Bedroom2 bed1 bath600+ sqft$2,800–$3,250 /mo2 units available
Three Bedroom3 bed1 bath795 sqft$3,950 /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

Per-applicant. 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

Cat Deposit

One-time. 2 cats max. Refund Policy: $50.00.

$50

Dog

Dog Deposit

One-time. 2 dogs max. Refund Policy: $100.00.

$100

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Building details

Property details

Units39
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About 4, 8, 12 Elko Street

HomeApartments in BostonOak Square 4, 8, 12 Elko Street

4, 8, 12 Elko Street cost $2,000–$3,950 per month. A couple amenities for this apartment building include but are not limited to: controlled access and on-site laundry. Located at Brighton #8, MA 02135, USA, 4, 8, 12 Elko Street has 1 — 3 bedroom units available.Other apartment buildings in or around Boston include but are not limited to: 3780 Mystic Valley Pkwy, 250 1st Ave, 1555 Vfw Pkwy, 40 William St


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.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 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 Oak Square. 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·9A 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 goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including bike racks. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 4, 8, 12 Elko Street receives one of the highest amenities scores.
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

  • 10 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area

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

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
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

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away

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Rent trends in Oak Square

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 18% higher than 1-bedrooms in Oak Square.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 4, 8, 12 Elko Street to be 5% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Oak Square.

3-bedroom apartments at 4, 8, 12 Elko Street cost about 10% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Oak Square.

Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Oak Square
Boston
A table of studio rental data trends in Boston
MonthMedian Rent
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
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$2,433
A table of studio rental data trends in Oak Square
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,968
January 2026$1,994
February 2026$1,998
March 2026$1,998
April 2026$2,024
May 2026$2,019
June 2026$2,096
July 2026$2,031

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at Brighton #8?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$92,500/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $92,500 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $2,312.
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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

ABCD Allston Head Start

41 quint ave

allston, MA, 2134

PKPublic

Allston Head Start & Children's Services

41 quint ave

allston, MA, 2134

PKPublic

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 MA 02135 near Brighton #8

Walking

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

Driving

4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for Brighton #8, MA 02135

Groceries

9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

9/10
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

10/10
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
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around Brighton #8

Father & Son Market
1437 Commonwealth Ave
Y'nk Mini Market
248 Market St
Lee's Supermarket
1585 Commonwealth Ave
Cheema's Market
562 Cambridge St
Teresa Market Inc
571 Washington St

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