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Home Massachusetts Boston Allston Apartments

Allston 2 beds 1 baths Boston - $2,800

Flexible Move-In Date
10 Photos
$2,800+
2 Beds
1 Bath
Available: Now
Allston, Boston, MA
1242 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02134
No First Month Deposit
No Security Deposit

Cost & Fee Information

Required

Monthly Base Rent

$2,800.00

Heat

Tenant pays utility company monthly.

Usage-Based

Hot Water

Tenant pays utility company monthly.

Usage-Based

Electricity

Tenant pays utility company monthly.

Usage-Based

Water & Sewer

Included in monthly rent.

Included

Garbage Collection

Weekly trash pickup or dumpster.

Included

Optional

Pets

Pets not allowed.

-
Parking

No parking.

-

First Month's Rent
$0
Last Month's Rent
$2,800.00
Security Deposit
$0
Key & Lock Replacement Fee
$0

Amenities & Apartment Information

Unit

Living Room

Property Description

Spacious and well-maintained 2-bedroom apartment in Brighton available for early September move-in! This unit features a functional kitchen with lookthrough to the living room, ample cabinet space, and hardwood floors throughout. Conveniently located near public transportation, shops, and restaurants, with easy access to Boston and surrounding neighborhoods. Ideal for anyone looking for a comfortable home in a quiet, residential setting.

Map & Nearby Areas

ABCD Head Start & Children's Services

Grades: PK-K

0.21mi

Boston Islamic Seminary

University

0.21mi

JRI Bay Cove School

Special Education, Grades: 7-12

0.25mi

Bay Cove Academy

Special Education, Grades: 8-12

0.25mi

Saint Herman of Alaska Christian School

Grades: K-8

0.32mi

Computer Systems Institute

University

0.35mi

Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Public School, Grades: PK-5

0.35mi

Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing

Public Secondary School, Grades: PK-12

0.36mi

The Avenue

Bar

0.05mi

Hopewell Bar + Kitchen

Bar

0.09mi

The Silhouette Lounge

Bar

0.28mi

O'Brien's Pub

Bar

0.4mi

Model Cafe

Bar

0.43mi

Pavement Coffeehouse

Cafe

0.05mi

Habibi's Lounge

Hookah (Cafe)

0.08mi

Tiger Sugar

Bubble Tea (Cafe)

0.09mi

The Daily Stroll

Animal Boarding

0.33mi

The Mindful Mutt

Pet Grooming

0.39mi

Merwin Animal Clinic

Veterinary

0.44mi

Curahealth Hospital Boston

Hospital

0.53mi

Franciscan Children's Hospital

Hospital. Speciality: Paediatrics

0.58mi

Boston Fire Department

Fire Station

0.36mi

Brookline Fire Department Station 5

Fire Station

0.6mi

HRI Hospital

Hospital. Speciality: Psychiatry

0.52mi

John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site

Museum

0.46mi

Studio 52

Music Venue

0.17mi

Boston Drum Lessons

Music Venue

0.18mi

Brighton Music Hall

Music Venue

0.21mi

Barlow Voice Studios

Music Venue

0.44mi

Out of the Blue Gallery

Gallery

0.13mi

Boston Sports Club

Fitness Centre

0.1mi

Boston Martial Arts Center

Fitness Centre. Sports: Martial Arts

0.14mi

F45 Training

Fitness Centre

0.25mi

CorePower Yoga

Fitness Centre. Sports: Yoga

0.31mi

Wai Kru

Fitness Centre. Sports: Martial Arts

0.34mi

Boston Pole Fitness

Fitness Centre

0.37mi

Red City Fitness

Fitness Centre

0.46mi

Lawton Playground

Municipal Park

0.19mi

Judge Summer Z. Kaplan Park

Park

0.2mi

Coolidge Park

Park

0.24mi

Ringer Park

Municipal Park

0.25mi

Union Square

Park

0.38mi

Corey Hill Park

Municipal Park

0.44mi

John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site

National Park

0.45mi

Penniman Road Play Area

Municipal Park

0.46mi

Coolidge Playground

Playground

0.2mi

Jackson - Mann Schoolyard

Playground

0.32mi

Hair Design Center

Hairdresser

0.02mi

Miss Rainbow

Beauty

0.02mi

Volmer's Hair Salon

Hairdresser

0.05mi

Allston Nails

Nail Salon

0.06mi

Zena Salon

Beauty

0.06mi

Fast Eddie's Barber Shop

Hairdresser

0.1mi

Mafei Hair Salon

Hairdresser

0.13mi

VIP Barber Shop

Hairdresser

0.14mi

Central Pharmacy

Pharmacy

0.23mi

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

0.3mi

Walgreens

Pharmacy

0.4mi

Basics

Furniture

0.15mi

7-Eleven

Convenience

0.07mi

Allston Market

Convenience

0.12mi

Speedway

Convenience

0.21mi

Sunrise Market

Convenience

0.23mi

Harvard Ave @ Commonwealth Ave

66

0.05mi

Harvard Avenue

Green B

0.05mi

Harvard Ave @ Commonwealth Ave

66

0.07mi

Harvard St @ Verndale St

66

0.13mi

Harvard St opp Verndale St

66

0.13mi

Griggs Street

Green B

0.19mi

Harvard Ave @ Brighton Ave

66

0.2mi

Harvard Ave @ Brighton Ave

66

0.21mi

Price Comparison

This apartment is 11.39% less expensive than the average price of $3,160 for 2 bedroom apartments in Allston. Congratulations on finding a great apartment that is below the average rent price in Allston. Contact Boston Pads now to see this apartment or request a rental application.

Rent Calculator & Affordability

Recommended Annual Gross Income

Household:

$101,818 - $134,400

You + 1 Roommate, Each:

$56,000 - $67,200
A range of 25-30% is usually the recommended amount of household or combined gross income to spend on rent. This is also what many landlords are looking for in a prospective tenant, a group of roommates, or their cosigner(s). Remember, this is just a suggestion and does not take into account any other expenses you may have.

Rent Calculator

How much do you (or your cosigner) earn each year before taxes?

High Range

35% of Gross Income

$3,920

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Mid Range

25% of Gross Income

$2,800

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Low Range

15% of Gross Income

$1,680

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Apartment Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this apartment located?

This apartment is located at 1242 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02134.

How many bedrooms does this apartment have?

This apartment has 2 bedrooms.

How many bathrooms does this apartment have?

This apartment has 1 bathroom.

What is the monthly rent?

The monthly rent is $2,800 for this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment in Boston's Allston neighborhood.

Does this apartment allow pets?

This apartment does not allow pets.

Is parking available?

Parking is not available with this apartment.

Are heat and hot water included?

Heat and hot water are not included in the rent.

What other amenities does this apartment have?

Please ask one of our helpful agents about other amenities this apartment may have.

To view this property, or others, call or email us and we will connect you with an agent to represent you. There is a one-time nonrefundable $50 application fee to apply for a property and obtain a credit check. If your application is accepted, a service fee of up to one month's rent will be due for the agent's services.


Listing courtesy of Haley McKinnon , Fenway Property Advisors
MLS ID#: 73406600

The property listing data and information set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. The property listing data and information are for the personal, non commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information set forth herein.

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