Last updated on May 17, 2026

Average rent in
North Allston, Boston, MA

Median rent

Median rent in North Allston

$3,640/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in North Allston is $3,640 per month as of May 2026. This is 87% above the national average rent, or $1,691 more per month.

$3.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Allston

271

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of North Allston rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in North Allston, Boston, MA

Average rent prices in North Allston have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in North Allston, Boston, MA

Rent prices in North Allston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in North Allston is $3,630, whereas a house costs $5,347. 1-bedroom apartments in North Allston run $3,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,275.

Listings

Studio

$2,918

1%

1%

1 bedroom

$3,400

2%

25%

2 bedroom

$3,100

2%

19%

3 bedroom

$3,550

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$4,750

3%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$2,918

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,550

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

20%

The table above reflects average rent prices in North Allston, Boston, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in North Allston, Boston, MA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in North Allston and Commonwealth by all bedroom counts and property types.

North Allston

Median rent price$3,640
increased by87%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,995
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in North Allston, Boston, MA is 22% higher than the median rent in Commonwealth, Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in North Allston, Boston, MA

18 Bradbury St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Allston townhouse for rent in Boston

4 beds

3 baths

$1,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

Available May 1

525 Lincoln St - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

North Allston apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$1,218

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

71 Hooker St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Allston apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

25 Kelley Ct #24 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Allston apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

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Frequently asked questions for North Allston, Boston, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the North Allston rental market.

How much is rent in North Allston?

The average rent in North Allston is $3,640 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in North Allston?

Average rent prices in North Allston have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does North Allston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in North Allston is 87% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,691 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in North Allston?

To comfortably afford rent in North Allston, you'd need to earn approximately $146,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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