Apartments for Rent in the Lower Allston Neighborhood of Boston, MA (3,802 Rentals)

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower Allston, Boston, MA

Ranked #98

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northwest Boston. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

A family-friendly apartment community may be just the ticket if you have a son or daughter (or both!) when you rent. Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Boston, this submarket has established a name for itself as one of the best-regarded submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, trails and recreation, and access to the best-rated school districts for the kids to attend.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with parks, paths, and trails is something that is important for them. This neighborhood is providing fantastic access to the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This part of town has now become known as one of the A-list luxury neighborhoods in town, with a score of 2.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, concierge services, park views, easy access to green space, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, tennis courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Dog or cat owners, listen up! this area of Boston ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Lower Allston Neighborhood in Boston, MA

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

96 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Lower Allston

How much are Studio apartments in Lower Allston?

There are currently 215 Studio Apartments in Lower Allston with rent ranges from $1,600 to $4,894 with an average price of $2,594.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Lower Allston Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Lower Allston ranges from $950 to $6,717 with an average monthly rent of $2,926.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Lower Allston cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Lower Allston range from $2,000 to $8,162. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,597.

How expensive are Lower Allston Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 909 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Lower Allston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,054 to $15,000 - averaging $4,140 for the location.

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