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Highlights

  • Pet friendly
  • Large eat-in kitchen
  • Large bay windows
  • Spacious one bed/one bath
  • Attached laundry room

Location

236 Princeton St, East Boston, MA 02128, USA|Eagle Hill
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Management

The Grid Boston

Leasing office

(617) 412-3240

Property Overview

236 Princeton offers a compelling combination of features and value, earning an impressive Zumper Expert Rating of 8.6 out of 10. The property is competitively priced, rating 10 out of 10 for price, while its amenities and location score 9 out of 10, showcasing a well-rounded living experience. Notably, it is pet-friendly and includes a spacious one-bedroom layout with a large eat-in kitchen, together with nearby access to top-rated schools, enhancing its appeal.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 236 Princeton is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 236 Princeton 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

  • More space
  • High school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby

Floor plans

EBA18001 bed1 bath800 sqft$2,400 /mo1 unit availableSpacious 1 bed/1bath. Lliving room has large bay windows with adjacent storage room. Large eat-in kitchen and attached laundry room. Pet friendly with sundrenched back patio! 3D Video: https www zillow com view-3d-home c2922983-14c5-4c94-aca1-d0b112e299e4 ?setAttribution=mls&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=emm-3dtourpublished

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Amenities for 236 Princeton

Apartment Amenities

Patio

Appliances

In-Unit LaundryWasher and Dryer

Building

Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Storage
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

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Building details

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Spacious 1 bed/1bath. Lliving room has large bay windows with adjacent storage room. Large eat-in kitchen and attached laundry room. Pet friendly with sundrenched back patio! 3D Video: https www zillow com view-3d-home c2922983-14c5-4c94-aca1-d0b112e299e4 ?setAttribution=mls&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=emm-3dtourpublished


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 236 Princeton is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 236 Princeton 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 236 Princeton
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.
236 Princeton 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·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.
236 Princeton goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including onsite laundry. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 236 Princeton 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.
236 Princeton 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 236 Princeton 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.

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 236 Princeton compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 182 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

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Rent trends in Eagle Hill

1-bedroom apartments at 236 Princeton cost about 7% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Eagle Hill.

Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Eagle Hill
Boston
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Boston
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$2,912
October 2023$2,971
November 2023$2,981
December 2023$2,985
January 2024$3,000
February 2024$2,803
March 2024$2,840
April 2024$2,856
May 2024$2,816
June 2024$2,800
July 2024$2,800
August 2024$2,800
September 2024$2,815
October 2024$2,890
November 2024$2,933
December 2024$2,906
January 2025$2,825
February 2025$2,831
March 2025$2,850
April 2025$2,868
May 2025$2,877
June 2025$2,850
July 2025$2,873
August 2025$2,959
September 2025$2,900
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Eagle Hill
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$2,124
October 2023$2,200
November 2023$2,200
December 2023$2,200
January 2024$2,200
February 2024$2,350
March 2024$2,535
April 2024$2,410
May 2024$2,319
June 2024$2,379
July 2024$2,350
August 2024$2,248
September 2024$2,150
October 2024$2,168
November 2024$2,280
December 2024$2,387
January 2025$2,175
February 2025$2,225
March 2025$2,460
April 2025$2,616
May 2025$2,490
June 2025$2,490
July 2025$2,457
August 2025$2,250
September 2025$2,250

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$96,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $96,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,400.
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Schools near 236 Princeton

Horace Mann School for the Deaf

40 armington st

allston, MA, 2134

PK, K-12Public
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Getting around East Boston near 236 Princeton St

Walking

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

Driving

4/10
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

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

Points of interest for 236 Princeton St, East Boston

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Wide 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

9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

6/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around 236 Princeton St

Tienda Taqueria
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Super Ahorro Grocery & Food
300 Bennington St
Sava's Market
150 Bennington St
Portillo Food Market
44 Brooks St
Elvalle De La Sultana Market
121 Bennington St

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