1298 Commonwealth Ave #E, Allston, MA 02134
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1298 Commonwealth Ave #E
Allston, MA 02134

Allston
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 800 sqft
2 Beds
1 Bath
800 sqft

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Description

Available June 1st - Contact ASAP!

Water & Hot water included. Cats OK.

This amazing two bedroom apartment is conveniently located very close to the Commonwealth Ave & Griggs St intersection. Griggs St B-Line T stop at your doorstep! WALK to the numerous shops, restaurants, bars in Allston Village & the #66 bus stop (Harvard Sq, Longwood)!

It is a phenomenal deal for a garden-level two bedroom unit in a PROFESSIONAL-BUILDING (working professionals/graduate/PhD students OK) in a prime location in Allston w/ Starbucks next door, CVS a couple blocks away, two spacious bedrooms, impeccable hardwood flooring throughout, modern kitchen w/ dishwasher, a LARGE FOYER w/ space for a desk or other storage furniture, and an updated bathroom.

Laundry & workout room in building (see photo)!

Please EMAIL John to see this apartment & MANY others~

First month's rent, last month's rent & 1 mo broker fee required to move in, no security deposit! Only $50 application fee due with application!
1298 Commonwealth Ave #E, Allston, MA 02134 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 800 sqft apartment in Allston. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2025 with an asking price of $2,650 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 10, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,882/month.

Home Highlights

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Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1298 Commonwealth Ave #E

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall FurnaceAir ConditioningCooling System: Window UnitHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Price History for 1298 Commonwealth Ave #E

DatePriceEventSource
02/10/2025$2,650ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
01/20/2025$2,650Listed For RentZillow Rentals
05/13/2024ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
04/12/2024$2,595PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
02/06/2024$2,650Listed For RentZillow Rentals
02/14/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
02/09/2023$2,500Listed For RentZillow Rentals
02/09/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
01/19/2023$2,500Listed For RentZillow Rentals

Market trends in Boston

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$808K
$18.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.4%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$767
$11MoM
Available listings
2509
32MoM
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Comparable Sales for 1298 Commonwealth Ave #E

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
194 A Allston St #2, Boston, MA
0.26
Apartment
$590,000
10/29/25
2
1
935
108 Columbia St #1, Brookline, MA
0.20
Apartment
$877,500
04/30/26
2
1.5
1,206
1404 Commonwealth Ave #8, Brighton, MA
0.24
Apartment
$432,000
10/31/25
1
1
653
92 Gordon St #201, Brighton, MA
0.30
Apartment
$475,000
06/25/26
2
1.5
855
514-516 Harvard St #B2, Brookline, MA
0.20
Apartment
$317,000
09/05/25
1
1
526
311 Allston St #11, Brighton, MA
0.54
Apartment
$460,000
04/29/26
2
1
-
21 Westbourne Ter #3, Brookline, MA
0.58
Apartment
$580,000
10/30/25
2
1
876
15 N Beacon St #104, Allston, MA
0.43
Apartment
$520,000
09/02/25
2
1.5
778
15 N Beacon St #510, Allston, MA
0.43
Apartment
$537,500
06/05/26
2
1.5
903
1480 Commonwealth Ave #15, Brighton, MA
0.38
Apartment
$396,000
07/16/25
1
1
600
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Neighborhood Overview

Allston
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What Locals Say about Allston

At least 171 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 88 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 73 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 50 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 49 % Say there's wildlife

  • 47 % Say kids play outside

  • 43 % Say parking is easy

  • 40 % Say it's quiet

  • 39 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 36 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 35 % Say car is needed

  • 31 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 26 % Say there are community events

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  • Anna Radyuk
    "Boston’s great for living an urban lifestyle in a place that is safer and quieter. It’s definitely friendly and artsy yet still exciting! "
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  • Sivashankar Venkatachalam
    "It’s safe and clean. Nothing much to complain about the neighborhood. It’s little expensive, but good amenities "
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  • Melanie
    "No any on street parking it’s horrible if you want to spend a night with a family member if they don’t have visitor parking"
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  • Cassie Duran
    "There is no sports for kids, there are no kids around majority if the time so my 9 & 5 year old have no friends because they have no one to play with! It’s gross around here and I’m really trying to move"
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  • Trulia User
    "I don't know what they like or don't like. I don't own any pets. I am not allowed to have pets in my building but they are everywhere "
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  • Trulia User
    "friendly neighbors, good amount of activities to do, good night life, secure and feels like home with families, students and a diverse population."
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  • Trulia User
    "Good food lots of different options, decent rent for how Boston is. Plus there are a few live music venues "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s doggy ready for those who own a dog or two. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I don’t have kids, but this neighborhood is really safe! I live right down the street from a school and honestly it can feel like a suburban neighborhood at times. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of people with dogs in this area! Everyone is super friendly and the parks with occasionally (informally) become mini dog parks when there aren’t crowds of people. I hear they’re building a new one soon though!"
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  • Supreme W.
    "There are no special communities neighborhoods events. The street needs repairing. There’s graffiti everywhere "
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  • Negocp2010
    "There aren’t many events near my community, sometimes there are events at the library, many people do yard sales "
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  • Xinxin.lupin
    "Love the neighborhood here!!!! lots of great Asian restaurants people are nice! You smell food every where!"
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  • Netalin T.
    "Accessible MBTA buses, trains, commuter rails. Awesome commuter location. Great for people commuting. No car needed "
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  • Caitlin
    "The commute is easy, everything is walkable and close. There are plenty of trains and buses as well. "
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  • Susanhirl
    "there are many families in the neighborhood.Many schools as well . I enjoy living here there are many stores and restaurants."
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  • Rohitt.mishraa
    "Neighborhood is safe and has all types of shops around. You have restaurants, convenience store, laundry, liquor shop, tailor, barber basically everything "
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  • Lindsay R.
    "My best friend lives here so I am here frequently and I always feel safe as a young female. It’s quiet and has a lot of great bars, restaurants and breakfast spots all in walking distance."
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  • Trulia User
    "I don’t know. I never had a dog. They may be embarrassed from the dog barking noise. Other than that dogs are really good to have for many. "
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  • Kevin W.
    "There are many rats in Allston — that’s the main wildlife in the area. The new Trader Joe’s is nice and rat-free."
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  • Kevin W.
    "Events at the amiptheater — Hertie Park has nice movies and events and so on and so forth. The park is nice."
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  • Hannah E. K.
    "Allston Christmas... sept 1 every year when people move. You can find amazing furniture left out on curbs. "
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  • Bethanymcbain10
    "Very clean and neighborly, I feel safe walking at night. Dogs are welcome and well taken care of. I like living here. "
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  • Shane D.
    "There are not many kid-friendly places in the area. I don’t see many kids around either. Mostly students and young professionals without children."
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  • Dan H.
    "Great for single people who want a convenient and affordable place to live. Fun, neighborhood bars, easy access to the city, and the cost of living is reasonless for Boston. "
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  • Nilsa M.
    "I lived in this neighborhood for 10 years is good for people that love the city. Easy access to public transportation. "
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  • Tori H.
    "Allston is a great spot. It's got a small city feel like Dover NH or Portsmouth NH while being just a stones throw from Boston. The T, Buses, Bike paths.. all super accessable. I love it here. "
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  • Casandra V.
    "There are only a few dog parks in the area. There are some great spots to walk your dog and other dogs in the neighborhood tho. "
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  • BHAVIK M.
    "Dog owners wouldn't like picking up after their dog. Allston doesn't have parks where you could take dogs. "
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  • John
    "B line takes 45 minutes to downtown and I live by packards corner!! this is the equivalent of commuting from Brockton or Swampscot."
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  • Jia R.
    "I’ve lived here for about a year. This will be my second year, it’s a nice place. Clean, convenient, plenty of public transportation, safe and lots of places to go out and grab a drink from. "
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  • Mandcscorey
    "Anyone can live here. Super safe. Very quiet in Lower Allston. 10 minutes to Back Bay. I Love it."
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  • Meghan
    "There is such a wide variety of ages and ethnicities in this area and there is a sense of safety and community."
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