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27 Saint Lukes Rd
27 Saint Lukes RdAllston, MA 02134
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Allston, MA from $800 (277 Rentals)
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1156 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 15
1156 Commonwealth AveAllston, MA 02134
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$1,895 - $2,500
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220 - 236 Kelton St
220-236 Kelton StAllston, MA 02134
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Commonwealth Apartments
1144-1160 Commonwealth AveAllston, MA 02134
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Hamilton Union
508-524 Cambridge StAllston, MA 02134
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$1,950
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1148 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12A
1148 Commonwealth AveAllston, MA 02134
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1156 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 17
1156 Commonwealth AveAllston, MA 02134
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Lorraine Terrace Apartments
3-15 Lorraine TerAllston, MA 02134
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80 Gardner St
80 Gardner StAllston, MA 02134
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Brighton Avenue Apartments, 19-25
19-25 Brighton AveAllston, MA 02134
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Armington Street Apartments
10-20 Armington StAllston, MA 02134
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33 Walbridge St
33 Walbridge StAllston, MA 02134
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1292-1294 Commonwealth Ave
1292-1294 Commonwealth AveAllston, MA 02134
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Flats on Comm
1246 Commonwealth AveAllston, MA 02134
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Ron Ifrah (Wilton Street)
7 Wilton StAllston, MA 02134
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227 Harvard Ave
227 Harvard AveAllston, MA 02134
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$800
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18 Glenville Ave
18 Glenville AveBoston, MA 02134
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$800
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92 Wallace St, Unit 1
92 Wallace StSomerville, MA 02144
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8 Bynner St, Unit 3
8 Bynner StBoston, MA 02130
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120 Minden St
120 Minden StBoston, MA 02130
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235 Heath St, Unit 3
235 Heath StBoston, MA 02130
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43 Paulina St, Unit 1
43 Paulina StSomerville, MA 02144
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235 Heath St, Unit 3
235 Heath StBoston, MA 02130
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235 Heath St, Unit 3
235 Heath StBoston, MA 02130
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$1,000
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539 Washington St, Unit 2
539 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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$1,000
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17 Bentley St, Unit 2
17 Bentley StBoston, MA 02135
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43 Paulina St, Unit 2A
43 Paulina StSomerville, MA 02144
91 Belmont St
SomervilleMA02143
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$1,100
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113 Lanark Rd, Unit 1
113 Lanark RdBoston, MA 02135
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22 Highgate St, Unit 22
22 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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22 Highgate St, Unit 22
22 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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541 Washington St, Unit 3
541 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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22 Highgate St, Unit 22
22 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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7 Carolina St, Unit 3C
7 Carolina StBoston, MA 02130
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$1,250
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11 Houghton St, Unit 2
11 Houghton StSomerville, MA 02143
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$1,250
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135 Cedar St, Unit 135Cedar
135 Cedar StBoston, MA 02119
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$1,300
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17 Hunting St
17 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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$1,300 - $4,600
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14 Duval St
14 Duval StBoston, MA 02135
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$1,300 - $3,950
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848 Huntington Ave
848 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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$1,300
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184 Aspinwall Ave, Unit D
184 Aspinwall AveBrookline, MA 02446
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$1,300
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19 Hunting St, Unit 1
19 Hunting StCambridge, MA 02141
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$1,300 - $4,400
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1050 Commonwealth Ave
1050 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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$1,350
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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1
3 Winship PlBoston, MA 02135
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$1,350
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27 Linden St, Unit 27 Liden Street Apartment 1 Allston
27 Linden StBoston, MA 02134
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$1,350
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Base Rent$1,350
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59 Calumet St, Unit 3
59 Calumet StBoston, MA 02120
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$1,350 - $3,700
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7 Denby Rd
7 Denby RdBoston, MA 02134
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$1,395
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1089 Beacon St, Unit 1
1089 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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$1,400
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10 Clary St, Unit 1
10 Clary StCambridge, MA 02139
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$1,400 - $2,195
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736 Washington St
736 Washington StBrookline, MA 02446
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$1,400 - $4,950
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59 Strathmore Rd
59 Strathmore RdBoston, MA 02135
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Allston, MA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Allston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Cheap Allston Studio Apartments | $2,576 | $1,400 | $5,686 |
| Cheap Allston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,090 | $800 | $9,861 |
| Cheap Allston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,889 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Allston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,248 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Allston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,892 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Allston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,842 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Allston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,947 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allston, MA
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Allston area is the $0.20 price per square foot 2018 Commonwealth Avenue Model at 2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 23 in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Allston apartment is the 8 Sawyer Ter Model at 8 Sawyer Ter, Unit 1 starting at $1,900 with a $0.19 price per square foot in the Harvard Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Allston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 23 | 2018 Commonwealth Avenue | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 8 Sawyer Ter, Unit 1 | 8 Sawyer Ter | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 141 Englewood, Unit 2 | 141 Englewood | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 5 Walbridge St, Unit 2 | 5 Walbridge St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 472 Western Ave, Unit 1 | 472 Western Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 15 Walbridge St, Unit 4 | 15 Walbridge St | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 193 Strathmore Rd | 193 Strathmore Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 | 105 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12 | 1440 Commonwealth Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 900 Huntington Ave, Unit 8 | 900 Huntington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
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If you want to access the awesome schools and job market located in the Northeast, then you may be interested in living in Allston, Massachusetts. There are lots of people who are looking for apartments in Allston, and there are plenty of options available. What do you need to know about Allston apartments, and how can you find the best option to meet your needs? Learn more about this beautiful city below, and figure out how you can find your next home in the local area.á
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What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Allston?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Allston is at CHR Coolidge Corner Communities listed at $1,780.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Allston Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Allston Apartment is $1,600 at Cambridge Ivy Inn.
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Allston is starting from $1,900 at 15-25 Hemenway St.
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