This gorgeous red-brick building in Allston has been recently gutted and transformed into a stylish new apartment. Just steps away from many foodie spots, retail stores, and convenience stores, as well as the MBTA Green Line that can take you directly to Downtown Boston for an amazing night out, or a quick train ride away from Boston College. This unit also features a brand new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, in-unit washer and dryer, hardwood floors, and lots of natural lighting throughout.

Cats OK for an additional $150 per month. Dogs are considered for an additional $200 per month. Security deposit is required and is negotiable on a case-by-case basis. Tenants are responsible for water and sewer payments. First, last, and broker fee to move in.

4 days on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 1 day ago · Listing updated: November 10, 2026

Managed by Modern Real Estate · (508) 769-8327

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Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$4,800
Bedrooms:	3 beds
Bathrooms:	1 bath
Size:	1,000 sqft

Pets:	Yes
Laundry:	In unit
Parking:	Inquire
Available:	September 1, 2027
ID:	84714419

Amenities

Washer/Dryer In Unit
Hardwood Floors
Stainless Steel Appliances

Additional Details

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 161 Allston St #5 in Allston, MA 02134 rents for $4,800 a month. It has 1,000 square feet and is pet friendly. 161 Allston St #5 was advertised by Modern Real Estate on November 10, 2026.

How the Rent Compares

At $4,800 a month, this apartment is above the typical rent for 3-bedroom apartments and condos in Allston (about $3,950).

From 114 three-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.

$3,950Typical rent for 3-bedroom apartments and condos in Allston

$3,600–$4,480Middle half of their rents

44 daysAverage time they have been listed

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Rent History

This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from December 2025 to July 2026, starting at $3,850 and ending at $5,075. Today's rent is $275 lower.

Rent history for this home, newest first
Date	Event	Rent	Change
November 10, 2026	Listed for rent	$4,800−5.4%	−5.4%
July 29, 2026	Listing removed	$5,075+20.8%	+20.8%
February 4, 2026	Price change	$4,200+9.1%	+9.1%
December 12, 2025	Listed for rent	$3,850−18.0%	−18.0%
September 10, 2025	Listing removed	$4,695
March 10, 2025	Listed for rent	$4,695
April 11, 2024	Listing removed	$4,695

These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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