$3,150 - $3,600
Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease
196 Allston St
Boston, MA 02134
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
1,030 - 9,999 sq ft
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Available
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196 Allston St
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2 Available Units
1
$3,600
Total Monthly Price
2 beds,
1 bath,
1,030 sq ft
12 Month Lease, $3,600 deposit,
Available Now
2
$3,150
Total Monthly Price
2 beds,
1 bath,
9,999 sq ft
12 Month Lease, $3,150 deposit,
Aug 31
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out.
Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
About 196 Allston St Boston, MA 02134
12 Month Lease,
$3,600 deposit,
Available Now
Come home to this great property in Boston, MA. This property can be found at 196 Allston St in the Commonwealth area of Boston. Get a head start on your move to a new place. Let us assist you! Contact us now to learn more about this property!
196 Allston St is an apartment community located in Suffolk County and the 02134 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Apartment Features
- Washer/Dryer
- Dishwasher
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
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Utilities Included
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Heat
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Trash Removal
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Air Conditioning
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Location
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Situated about five miles west of Downtown Boston, Commonwealth boasts a vibrant atmosphere with charming brick buildings, local shops, delectable restaurants, numerous entertainment options, lush parks and playgrounds, and a diverse population. Commonwealth is convenient to several renowned attractions, including the John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline Booksmith, and Brighton Music Hall.
Commonwealth residents also enjoy quick access to Boston College, making the area especially popular among the institution’s students, faculty, and staff. A host of T stops strewn along Commonwealth Avenue provide easy commutes and travels to Greater Boston as well as convenience to an array of metropolitan amenities.
Learn more about living in Commonwealth
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
196 Allston St is within 4 minutes or 1.7 miles from Boston University. It is also near Boston College, Brighton and Boston College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
151 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
609 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
2,382 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
450 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
27 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
263 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
9 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Boston include Allston Street Station, located 0.2 mile from 196 Allston St. 196 Allston St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.7 miles or 16 minutes away.
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.7 mi |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 16 min | 8.7 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
72
/ 100
Traffic
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CalmBusinesses
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 196 Allston St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
196 Allston St has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 10-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi |
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Chestnut Hill Reservation
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
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Coit Observatory
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Charles River Reservation
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
196 Allston St has 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Chestnut Hill Reservation, and Coit Observatory.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi |
196 Allston St has 3 hospitals within 1.1 miles, the nearest is Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center which is 0.4 mile away and a 8 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 27 min | 13.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 14.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 40 min | 22.6 mi |
196 Allston St has 3 military bases within 22.6 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 13.8 miles away and a 27 minute drive.
Amenities
- Washer/Dryer
- Dishwasher
196 Allston St Photos
196 Allston St
Boston, MA 02134