Comm Ave Brownstone interior
Great ValuePopular with BU studentsNo Guarantor Required

$1,200/month

Private room in a 4-bedroom home

Allston, Boston, MA · Available Sep 1

A room in a classic Allston triple-decker shared with three other BU students.

What you actually pay

Rent$1,200
Utilities~$120
Wi-FiIncluded
Security deposit$1,200
Application feeNone
Lease length12 months
Estimated total monthly cost$1,320

Available units

5 listed for rent
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Around the building

1.3 miles

Boston University

24 minutes

Walking

12 minutes

Public transport

15 within 10 min

Cafés

7 within 10 min

Groceries

4 nearby

Gyms

40 nearby

Restaurants

Excellent

Nightlife

12 nearby

Study spots

Bluebikes dock

Transport · 82/100 transit score

9 min walk

Wegmans

Groceries · 7 within 10 min

11 min walk

Boston Sports Clubs

Gym · 4 nearby

12 min walk

Blue Bottle Coffee

Café · 15 nearby

9 min walk

Regal Cinema

Cinema

11 min walk

Walgreens

Pharmacy

9 min walk

University library

Library · Study space

9 min walk

Riverside path

Park · 3 nearby

4 min walk

Bar strip

Nightlife · Excellent

8 min walk
Boston University
$1,200

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UnyHome Score

80/100

80

/100

Campus access78
Value95
Student life94
Transport82
Amenities60

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Building amenities

Laundry

In-unit washer & dryerCommunal laundry roomDrying room

Fitness & wellbeing

GymSwimming poolBike storage

Study & work

Study roomsWi-FiPrinting

Security & access

Secure entryStaff on sitePackage roomVerified listing

Comfort & kitchen

Air conditioningDishwasherFurnishedElevator

Shared spaces

Resident loungeOutdoor spaceEvents

Getting around & policies

ParkingPetsBills includedNo guarantor needed
Wi-Fi includedLaundry in buildingPorch

Student reviews

4.2 · 41 reviews

"Perfect location for NYU. I walked to class every day and there are tons of cafés nearby. The landlord fixed the radiator in two days."

Sarah M.

NYU · Class of 2027 · Verified former tenant

Location5.0
Landlord5.0
Value4.0
Apartment quality5.0
Student life5.0
Transportation5.0

"Rooms are smaller than the photos suggest, but everything is included and I never needed the subway. Good first apartment in the city."

Diego R.

NYU · Class of 2026 · Verified former tenant

Location5.0
Landlord4.0
Value4.0
Apartment quality4.0
Student life5.0
Transportation5.0

Allston for students

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Total monthly

$1,320