Anonymous asked: Is it expensive living in Allston? My roommate and I are considering Allston, Somerville and Davis Square as places to live after college

allston has always been my go to when people ask me where to live, perhaps because i’ve lived here my whole life… but also it’s just an amazing neighborhood full of culture and diversity and amazing restaurants and shops and people.

i know it would be more affordable to find a place in somerville, and davis square is also a virtual mecca of culture, restaurants (omg have you been to redbones?!), bars and theatres. it actually reminds me a lot of coolidge corner, in the best way possible. my sister used to live right in davis square and she had an amazing house there for less than i paid for my last two bedroom in allston. and since it’s right on the redline, it’s pretty convenient to get into the city. personally i wouldn’t live there, but as i said, i’ve been in allston forever and kind have just grown unhealthily attached to the shops and restaurants and people (my mum lives there!) who belong in shit city.

the price of living has been driven up in allston due to it’s popularity with students, and because landlords and realtors now realize they CAN charge $800 per person to live in a crappy house on trashford street. but if you look hard enough and have an open mind you’ll be able to find something affordable. i was just scouring craigslist for a couple friends of mine and found a few 2bd apartments on glenville and around harvard ave that were only $1300 a month. so start looking as early as possible and you’ll be able to find something affordable! but the longer you wait the higher the prices go.. and the shittier the apartments get.

hope this is helpful! xx