Bright, Spacious, Student Friendly, 739sf, 1BR/1BA (or 2BR with no living room) steps from the Packards Corner Green Line T Stop and perfect for BU students or professionals. This sun-filled offering features high ceilings, an open floor plan, hardwood floors throughout, two large, equal bedrooms OR a spacious living room and one large bedroom, a modern, fully applianced kitchen with dishwasher and disposal, a modern bath, laundry on site and H/HW included.
6+ months on RentalSource
RentalSource last checked: 18 hours ago · Listing updated: October 25, 2026
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Property Summary
Property Type:
Apartment
Rental Fee:
$2,200
Bedrooms:
1 bed
Bathrooms:
1 bath
Size:
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Pets:
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Laundry:
On site
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Available:
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ID:
82641741
Amenities
•Laundry Facilities
•Dishwasher
•Garbage Disposal
•Hardwood Floors
Leasing Information
Fees
•Deposit $2,200 (mandatory, refundable, move-in).
Additional Details
This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 52 Brighton Ave #2 in Allston, MA 02134 rents for $2,200 a month. 52 Brighton Ave #2 was advertised by Gateway Real Estate 6+ months ago.
How the Rent Compares
At $2,200 a month, this apartment is close to the typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in Allston (about $2,300).
Typical $2,300This home $2,200
$2,150$3,080
From 183 one-bedroom apartments and condos listed in Allston on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.
$2,300Typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in Allston
The rent has dropped twice since it was listed 6+ months ago, from $2,500 to $2,200.
Rent history for this home, newest first
Date
Event
Rent
Change
September 18, 2026
Price change
$2,200−8.3%
−8.3%
September 5, 2026
Price change
$2,400−4.0%
−4.0%
December 4, 2025
Listed for rent
$2,500
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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