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Highlights

  • Gas cooking
  • Garage parking
  • Condo-quality construction
  • Wood flooring throughout
  • Full-sized laundry in unit
  • Complimentary fitness center

Location

398 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 02134, USA
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Management

617 Living LLC

Leasing office

(617) 500-9795

Property Overview

398 Cambridge St offers strong value, with a high overall rating, excellent price score, and a location score that points to everyday convenience. Its condo-quality construction, wood flooring, full-sized in-unit laundry, garage parking, gas cooking, and complimentary fitness center add to its appeal, while nearby school access and solid value per square foot round out the picture.

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, 398 Cambridge St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 398 Cambridge 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
  • More space

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

2/22 bed2 bath1,127 sqft$4,195 /mo

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About 398 Cambridge St

HomeApartments in Boston 398 Cambridge St

LIVE PERIDOT | PET FRIENDLY -- Welcome home to a modern boutique community in the midst of Allston’s busy urban core! Open the doors to a chic palette of grays, golds, and greens that lead the way to 32 casually luxurious apartment homes. Each pet-friendly residence is open, naturally lit, and designed for a modern lifestyle. Residents will enjoy condo-quality construction, featuring wood flooring throughout, gas cooking, full-sized laundry in unit, designer bathrooms, customizable closets, and a complimentary fitness center. Allston was recently ranked one of the "Coolest Neighborhoods in the World" by TimeOut, placing you moments from excellent restaurants, hip coffee shops, grocery stores, world-renowned educational institutions, and so much more! Peridot is a commuter's dream, with local employers at Boston Landing, Athena Health, Bose, Elizabeth’s Medical Center, New Balance, and WGBH. Garage Parking available.


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, 398 Cambridge St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 398 Cambridge 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 398 Cambridge St
Price·9A 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.
398 Cambridge St stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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, 398 Cambridge 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.
398 Cambridge 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 398 Cambridge 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.
398 Cambridge 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.

398 Cambridge St is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • The area has transit options
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • 323 restaurants within 1 mile of this 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 398 Cambridge St compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 132 sqft larger than other listings nearby

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Rent trends in Boston

2-bedroom apartments at 398 Cambridge St cost about 19% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Boston.

Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
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

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$167,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $167,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $4,195.
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Schools near 398 Cambridge St

ABCD Allston Head Start

41 quint ave

allston, MA, 2134

PKPublic

Allston Head Start & Children's Services

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 398 Cambridge St

Walking

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

Points of interest for 398 Cambridge 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

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
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

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

Explore the area around 398 Cambridge St

Bazaar on Cambridge
424 Cambridge St
Linden's Superette
101 Brighton Ave
Allston Market
169 Harvard Ave
Stop & Shop Supermarket
60 Everett St
Stop & Shop Supermarket
305 Guest St

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