Boston, MA

Allston

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$270K - $3.75M
For Sale on Trulia:
64 homes
Rent:
$950 - $35.5K
For Rent on Trulia:
3157 homes
To Downtown Boston:
12 minutes
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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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