Condos Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston

$2,025 Total Monthly Price

85 Chester St

Boston, MA 02134

617-777-1171

Bedrooms

Studio
Bathrooms

1
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Available

Available Sep 1

85 Chester St

About This Home

Available Sep 1

Available 09/01/2026, this studio apartment offers one of the more attractive entry points into the Brighton rental market. Situated near Packards Corner, the location provides convenient access to MBTA Green Line service, neighborhood restaurants, grocery stores, fitness centers, and the shops along Commonwealth Avenue. For renters seeking a well-connected Brighton address at an affordable price point, this apartment delivers outstanding value. Key Features Studio / 1 Bathroom Attractive Brighton price point Heat and hot water included 12-month lease Convenient access to MBTA Green Line service Close to grocery stores, restaurants, and coffee shops Near Boston University, Brookline, and Downtown Boston Professionally managed building Neighborhood 75 Chester Street is ideally positioned near several MBTA Green Line stations, including Packards Corner Station (approximately 0.2 miles), Harvard Avenue Station (approximately 0.4 miles), and Babcock Street Station (approximately 0.5 miles). Nearby grocery options include Star Market, Whole Foods Market, and Trader Joe's. Fitness options nearby include GymIt and Boston Sports Clubs. The location also provides convenient access to Boston University, the restaurants and cafés of Allston Village, Brookline, and Downtown Boston. Schedule a Showing Interested in learning more or scheduling a tour? Call or text Solomon at or email to schedule a showing, ask questions, or confirm current availability. Whether you're actively apartment hunting or just beginning your search, you're welcome to reach out. I'd be happy to help you explore your options and find the right fit.

85 Chester St is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02134 ZIP Code.

* 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.

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City - Boston

Boston has been shaping American history since 1630, and living here means that past is never far from the present. As Massachusetts' capital and New England's cultural and financial center, the city carries real weight — intellectually, economically, and architecturally. More than 50 colleges and universities call the greater Boston area home, with institutions like Northeastern, Boston College, and Berklee College of Music woven directly into the city's neighborhoods. That academic presence fuels a steady demand for innovation, drawing employers in life sciences, technology, finance, and healthcare.

Neighborhoods here each carry a distinct personality. Beacon Hill delivers narrow gas-lit streets and Greek Revival rowhouses, while Back Bay is known for Victorian brownstones and the broad sweep of Commonwealth Avenue.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Boston University	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Lesley Univ., Art Institute	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi
Cambridge College	Drive:	5 min	1.9 mi
Harvard University	Drive:	5 min	2.3 mi

85 Chester St is within 3 minutes or 1.2 miles from Boston University. It is also near Lesley Univ., Art Institute and Harvard University.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Packard's Corner Station, located 0.3 mile from 85 Chester St. 85 Chester St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.1 miles or 14 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Packard's Corner Station	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
Harvard Avenue Station	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Babcock Street Station	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Griggs Street/Long Avenue Station	Walk:	10 min	0.6 mi
Pleasant Street Station	Walk:	10 min	0.6 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Yawkey	Drive:	4 min	2.3 mi
Ruggles Station	Drive:	7 min	2.9 mi
Porter Square	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi
Back Bay Station	Drive:	10 min	4.1 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	11 min	5.4 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	14 min	8.1 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 85 Chester St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Star Market Plaza	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Allston Marketplace	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Brighton Mills	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi

85 Chester St has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Coit Observatory	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation	Drive:	5 min	2.3 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi
Charles River Reservation	Drive:	7 min	2.7 mi

85 Chester St has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Coit Observatory, and Charles River Reservation.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Arbour Human Resource Institute	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi