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Mid-Rise Apartment
Allston, 85 Brainerd Rd | Boston
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  •  24-Hour Front Desk
  •  Central A/C
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  High Ceilings
  •  Parking Garage
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Rooftop Deck
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Swimming Pool
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

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About this Location

Berezka International Food Store
9 min walk
Limited nearby
public transit
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
Ringer Playground
6 min walk

Pricing 

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,900+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$2,300+
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$3,800+

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Entertainment

    •  Rooftop Deck

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Garbage Disposal
    •  Microwave

  • Laundry

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

  • Living Room

    •  Central A/C
    •  Hardwood Floors
    •  High Ceilings

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Parking Garage

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24-Hour Front Desk

  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center
    •  Swimming Pool
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Allston is known for being a little dirty, especially when you are around Harvard Ave. However, there's a section of Allston that is completely different. I live right by the Griggs Street stop. It has a bunch of new and renovated apartments for a very reasonable price. The best thing is that you're not on Harvard Ave (which is usually the most crowded T stop) and you get to BU Law in about 20 minutes. There's also a Starbucks, a pizza place, a CVS, and a dry cleaners, right by the T stop, which is very convenient. The grocery store is 2 stops from where I live, so you can either walk or take the T if you're carrying a lot of things.

The apartment complexes in my neighborhood have either underground parking or have parking lots, which is amazing in Boston (no street parking, meters, or street cleaning to worry about).

The apartments typically have central heating and cooling so you don't have to worry about radiators in the winter or not having A/C in the summer. But, this typically means you'll be paying your own electric bill. I lived literally one street up from where I live now (Kelton St) and it's a completely different scene, the apartments there are very old, are not maintained well, do not have A/C and sometimes the radiators don't work. I would say try to live with a roommate, you'll often find cheaper/better places that way.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 25 Recs

Soul Fire BBQ
Panellis Pizza & Parm
The Glenville Stops
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grocery 3 Recs

Whole Foods
Berezka International Food Store
Trader Joe’s
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convenience 1 Rec

CVS Pharmacy
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fitness 23 Recs

Boston Sports Clubs
Wai Kru Mixed Martial Arts
Commonwealth Sports Club
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parks 4 Recs

Ringer Park
Coolidge Park
Stanley Ringer Playground
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coffee 8 Recs

In House Café
4A Coffee
FoMu
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About Allston

The Allston neighborhood is a place where many college students call home. The community was named after the famous American poet and painter, Washington Allston. A pioneer in landscape painting during America’s Romantic movement, Allston’s art was greatly appreciated in Boston - thus was the area’...
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Students
Shopping
Groceries
Hip and Trendy
Public Transit
Central Location
Median rents in Allston
Studio
$
1,680
1 Bedroom
$
1,950
2 Bedroom
$
2,265

Getting around Allston

B (light rail)

3 min

C (light rail)

15 min

66 (bus)

7 min

64 (bus)

13 min

57/57A (bus)

12 min

501/66 (bus)

14 min

Parking at 85 Brainerd

Parking Garage

Parking Near 85 Brainerd

Harvard St. Professional Building -Parking

22 min
$240 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.

Allston Reviews

56 reviews
Reviewed by NECO Student living at 72 Gardner Street
This apartment complex is home to many undergrad and grad students of Boston. It is located off the Packard's Corner stop of the Green Line B and is close to Boston University, Harvard, and other college campuses. There are many gyms close by and social spots for people to explore. It is not too far from the Charles River and is perfect for a student looking for an affordable and central space. The neighborhood is safe at all hours of the day and is close by grocery stores and gas stations.
Reviewed by Clarice, NECO Student living at Commonwealth Oaks
Allston is a good place to live. We are right on the B line, so easy access to the train. We are right next to Harvard Ave so there are lots of restaurants and things to do in the area.
Reviewed by BU Questrom Grad Student living at 83 Gardner St. Apartments
Almost all of my neighborhood are all kinds of apartments. And lots of students in BU live here. So it's safe. Though sometimes students would hold some parties until 2 am, in general, it's suitable to live.
Reviewed by BU Questrom Grad Student living at 192 Kelton St
It has all facilities nearby. T station is just a min walk away and its convenient.
Reviewed by BU Questrom Grad Student living at 87 Brighton Avenue
It's an amazing neighborhood, a lot of interesting things around
Reviewed by NECO Student living at 10 Scottfield Rd, Apt 31
Allston feels very safe and has a lot of good cheap food options. There’s lots of other students here and has a more alternative/grunge feel about it. It’s one of the cheapest neighborhoods in Boston and not the most beautiful but I have enjoyed living here.
Reviewed by BU Grad Medical Sciences Student living at Ttoren Flats
Love Allston. Lots of
Good food and right by the B line. No complaints on that front. Maybe a little questionable at night.
Reviewed by BU Questrom Grad Student living at One Everett
The building is located on the edge of streets with a lot of restaurants and activity, so there are lots of bars and places to eat within walking distance. You can also walk to the Charles in about 15 minutes. It's a quick commute to Kenmore or Brighton. One downside is that there is a lot of construction happening right now and not a lot of green space for our dog when we walk around the building.

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