Forte at 1440 Beacon
1440 Beacon St,
Brookline, MA 02446
$2,890 - $3,818 Plus Fees
Studio - 1 Bed | 12 Month Lease
Rental Market Trends in Allston, MA
What is the average rent in Allston, MA?
$2,902/month
Average Rent
625 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.2%
Increase in the Last Year
Allston, MA Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Allston, MA is $2,902 per month. This is 77% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Allston one of the most expensive cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Allston average $2,472 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Allston average $2,902 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Allston average $3,558 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Allston average $3,935 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Allston, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $6 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Allston, MA
Last Updated June 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
12%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
85%
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Allston, MA?
Because the average rent in Allston is $2,902, you’ll want to make about $9,673 per month or $116,076 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?
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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 June 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.