525 LINC
525 Lincoln St,
Allston, MA 02134
$1,550 - $2,536 Plus Fees
Studio - 4 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Rental Market Trends in Allston, MA
What is the average rent in Allston, MA?
$2,797/month
Average Rent
626 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-5.9%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Allston, MA is $2,797 per month. This is 72% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/month, making Allston one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Allston, you can expect to pay about $2,369 per month for a studio, $2,797 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,531 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,816 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Allston, MA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 5.9%, which averages out to $164 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Allston, MA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
2%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
13%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
84%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Allston, MA?
Because the average rent in Allston is $2,797, you’ll want to make about $9,323 per month or $111,876 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Allston, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Allston, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.