Last updated on November 15, 2026

Average rent in
North Allston, Boston, MA

Median rent

Median rent in North Allston

$3,600/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in North Allston is $3,600 per month as of November 2026. This is 89% above the national average rent, or $1,700 more per month.

$3.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Allston

160

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of North Allston rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 decreased by 1% 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 $3,664, whereas a house costs $4,300. 1-bedroom apartments in North Allston run $3,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.

Listings

Studio

$2,984

No Change

6%

1 bedroom

$3,400

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,850

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$3,450

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$5,000

No Change

22%

Studio

Average rent

$2,984

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last year

22%

Commonwealth

Average rent

$2,850

Oak Square

Average rent

$3,200

St Elizabeth's

Average rent

$3,281

Inman Square

Average rent

$3,200

Porter Square

Average rent

$3,000

Ward Two

Average rent

$3,300

Apartments

Average rent

$3,664

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

Condos

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

8%

Houses

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

Rooms

Average rent

$1,220

Last year

21%

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$3,600
increased by89%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,850
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in North Allston, Boston, MA is 26% higher than the median rent in Commonwealth, Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in North Allston, Boston, MA

22-24 Kelley Ct. - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

6.5

Good

22-24 Kelley Ct.

22 Kelley Ct, Boston, MA 02135

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
199 Cambridge St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Allston condo for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
290M Lincoln St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Allston condo for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
284 Lincoln St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Allston condo for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5 Easton St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

North Allston apartment for rent in Boston

5 beds

2 baths

$8,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Lincoln St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Allston apartment for rent in Boston

4 beds

3 baths

$8,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Lincoln St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Allston apartment for rent in Boston

4 beds

3 baths

$8,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
222 Western Ave #S206 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Allston apartment for rent in Boston

2 beds

2 baths

$5,401

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Eagle Rock Apartments and Townhomes at Brighton - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

13h ago

9.3

Excellent

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2–3 beds

1 bath

$3,270–$4,255

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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365 Western Ave #1281 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$3,755

Price dropped $160Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
50 Leo M Birmingham Pkwy #603 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

North Allston condo for rent in Boston

2 beds

2 baths

$4,295

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
180 Telford St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Allston condo for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$2,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
280 Western Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

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280 Western Avenue

280 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02134

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,646–$4,713

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
65 Franklin St #21 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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65 Franklin Street

65 Franklin St #21, Boston, MA 02134

1 bed

1 bath

$2,295

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
65 Franklin St #23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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65 Franklin Street

65 Franklin St #23, Boston, MA 02134

2 beds

1 bath

$2,795

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Eagle Rock Apartments and Townhomes at Brighton - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

13h ago

9.3

Excellent

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2–3 beds

1 bath

$3,270–$4,255

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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65 Franklin St #21 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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65 Franklin Street

65 Franklin St #21, Boston, MA 02134

1 bed

1 bath

$2,295

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
65 Franklin St #23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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65 Franklin Street

65 Franklin St #23, Boston, MA 02134

2 beds

1 bath

$2,795

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
365 Western Ave #1281 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$3,755

Price dropped $160Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
63 Easton St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Allston apartment for rent in Boston

3 beds

1 bath

$3,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $3,600 per month as of November 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in North Allston?

Average rent prices in North Allston have decreased by 1% 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 89% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,700 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 $144,000/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).