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Rental Market Trends in Allston, MA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Allston, MA is $2,861/month.

Rent in Allston is 72% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.

$2,861/month

Average Rent

627 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.3%

Change / Year

4,783

Available Apartments

Allston rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Allston average $2,481 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Allston average $2,861 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Allston average $3,486 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Allston average $3,837 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,481/month
429 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,861/month
627 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,486/month
854 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,837/month
821 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,488/month
150 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,170/month
353 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,102/month
627 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,882/month
1,088 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,588/month
1,072 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,301/month
1,216 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,305/month
1,527 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,107/month
1,105 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,370/month
514 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,234/month
1,267 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,510/month
2,220 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Allston, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $39 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Allston, MA

September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Allston, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
2% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $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 $2,861, you’ll want to make about $9,536 per month or $114,432 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.

City

Allston, MA

4,783 Available Apartments for Rent

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    Avg Rent: $3,447/month

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    Avg Rent: $3,222/month

  • Brookline

    Brookline

    Avg Rent: $2,911/month

  • Watertown

    Watertown

    Avg Rent: $3,134/month

  • Somerville

    Somerville

    Avg Rent: $3,350/month

Apartment Communities in Allston We Think You'll Love

Forte at 1440 Beacon

Forte at 1440 Beacon

1440 Beacon St,
Brookline, MA 02446

Studio - 1 Bed | $2,835 - $3,818

525 LINC

525 LINC

525 Lincoln St,
Allston, MA 02134

Studio - 4 Beds | $2,005 - $3,362

Harper

Harper

80 Rugg Rd,
Allston, MA 02134

Studio - 2 Beds | $3,066 - $5,065

E3 Apartments

E3 Apartments

65 Brainerd Rd,
Allston, MA 02134

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,935 - $9,861

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Allston?

The average rent in Allston is $2,861 per month, which is 71.8% higher than the national average of $1,665.

What is the average rent for a house in Allston?

The average rent for a house in Allston, MA is $4,102 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Allston?

The average rent for a townhome in Allston, MA is $3,370 per month.

What is the average rent for a condo in Allston?

The average rent for a condo in Allston, MA is $2,588 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Allston?

Rents in Allston, MA are increasing, with prices up 1.3% year-over-year and $39 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Allston?

In Allston, MA, 84% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Massachusetts Allston Rental Trends

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 September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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