1455-56 Commonwealth Ave

Allston sits west of Boston’s urban core, with busy commercial streets and residential blocks shaped by its history as a streetcar suburb and its proximity to the Charles River. Winters are cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid. Commonwealth Avenue and Harvard Avenue form lively corridors for restaurants, cafés, shops and late-night venues, alongside music spaces and galleries. The Charles River Reservation offers paths and open views, while local playgrounds and library branches provide everyday amenities. The neighborhood is served by the MBTA Green Line, buses and commuter rail, and many errands can be made on foot or by bike. For the Allston neighborhood, the median rent is $3,100 per month, with a typical range of $800 to $13,999.