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Highlights

  • Spacious rooms
  • Eat-in kitchen
  • Walk-in pantry
  • Formal dining room
  • Generous living room

Location

8 Olmstead St, Boston, MA 02130, USA|Egleston Square
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Property Overview

8 Olmstead St. earns an impressive Zumper Expert Rating of 8.3 out of 10, reflecting its appeal to renters and showcasing its excellent pricing, with a perfect score of 10 for value. The property features spacious rooms, a formal dining room, and an eat-in kitchen, complemented by a prime location that garners a rating of 9 for convenience to amenities and schools. Additionally, it stands out in the market for its value per square foot, ranking in the 75th percentile compared to similar properties.

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Zumper Expert Rating

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

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • More space

Floor plans

3 Bed 1 Bath3 bed1 bath925 sqft$3,725 /mo

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About 8 Olmstead St.

HomeApartments in BostonEgleston Square 8 Olmstead St.

Experience the charm of the Victorian era in this stunning 3-bedroom apartment featuring soaring ceilings, elegant wood floors, and generously sized rooms. The unit offers a spacious living room, a formal dining room, and an eat-in kitchen complete with a walk-in pantry. Relax on the expansive front and back porches, perfect for enjoying the outdoors. Ideally situated near the Stonybrook and Green Street Orange Line T stops, as well as Bus 42 on Washington St, this apartment provides excellent access to public transit. For outdoor enthusiasts, Franklin Park and the Southwest Corridor Bike Path are just moments away. Don't miss the opportunity to call this historic beauty home! Pet rent $75/mo if applicable. Sublet or roommate fee $295 if requested. Renter’s insurance required (provide your own or opt into $42/mo Resident Benefit Package). No hidden fees. 1 bedroom/1 tenant policy; $250/mo rent premium for each additional approved occupant.


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, 8 Olmstead St. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 8 Olmstead St. has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 8 Olmstead St.
Price·10A 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.
8 Olmstead St. offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 8 Olmstead St. is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
8 Olmstead St. 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 8 Olmstead St. does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
8 Olmstead St. provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 Olmstead St. compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 55 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Egleston Square

3-bedroom apartments at 8 Olmstead St. cost about 1% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Egleston Square.

Median rents as of Apr 4 2026.
Egleston Square
Boston
A table of studio rental data trends in Boston
MonthMedian Rent
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$2,496
December 2025$2,500
January 2026$2,500
February 2026$2,427
March 2026$2,500
April 2026$2,500
A table of studio rental data trends in Egleston Square
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$2,699
November 2024$2,250
December 2024$2,250
May 2025$2,756
August 2025$2,307
September 2025$2,795

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$149,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $149,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,725.
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Schools near 8 Olmstead St.

ABCD Walnut Grove Head Start

22 elm hill ave

dorchester, MA, 2121

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Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road

333 washington st

brookline, MA, 2445

PKPublic

ABCD South Boston Head Start - Mercer

125 mercer st

south boston, MA, 2127

PKPublic

ABCD Allston Head Start

41 quint ave

allston, MA, 2134

PKPublic

Allston Head Start & Children's Services

41 quint ave

allston, MA, 2134

PKPublic
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Getting around Boston near 8 Olmstead St

Walking

9/10
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

9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 8 Olmstead St, Boston

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-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

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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