Last updated on September 30, 2026

Average rent in
North Allston, Boston, MA

Median rent

Median rent in North Allston

$3,895/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in North Allston is $3,895 per month as of September 2026. This is 105% above the national average rent, or $1,995 more per month.

$3.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Allston

171

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of North Allston rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%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 12% 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 $3,790, whereas a house costs $5,000. 1-bedroom apartments in North Allston run $3,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.

Listings

Studio

$2,601

7%

1%

1 bedroom

$3,400

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,937

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,500

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$5,000

3%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$2,601

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,937

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

23%

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$3,895
increased by105%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,950
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in North Allston, Boston, MA is 32% higher than the median rent in Commonwealth, Boston, MA.

Discover rentals in North Allston, Boston, MA

290-292 Lincoln St - SM - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

290-292 Lincoln St - SM

290 Lincoln St, Boston, MA 02134

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
284 Lincoln St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Allston condo for rent in Boston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
19 Arden St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

North Allston apartment for rent in Boston

3 beds

1 bath

$2,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
197 Cambridge St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Allston house for rent in Boston

3 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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

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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 $3,895 per month as of September 26, 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 12% since last year.

How does North Allston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in North Allston is 105% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,995 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 $156,000/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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