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43 Paulina St, Unit 1

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SomervilleMA02144
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48 Allston St, Unit 2

48 Allston St
BostonMA02134

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Allston, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allston, MA and Nearby

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Allston area is the $0.15 price per square foot 32 Highgate St Model at 32 Highgate St in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Allston apartment is the 7 Sewall St Model at 7 Sewall St starting at $1,500 with a $0.15 price per square foot in the West Fens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Allston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
32 Highgate St32 Highgate St1BR,1BA$0.15
7 Sewall St7 Sewall St5BR,2BA$0.15
38 Linden St38 Linden StStudio ,1BA$0.17
99 Warren St, Unit 1699 Warren StStudio ,1BA$0.17
15 Higgins St, Unit A15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
32 S Huntington Ave32 S Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #2348 Strathmore RdStudio ,1BA$0.18
1061 Beacon St, Unit 14A1061 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18
17 Round Hill St, Unit #317 Round Hill St1BR,1BA$0.19
1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A1120 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Allston

What type of rentals are currently available in Allston?

There are currently 11580 Apartments for Rent in Allston, MA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $29,690. There are also 7669 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Allston ranging from $880 to $40,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Allston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Allston ranges from $880 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,299.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Allston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Allston range from $999 to $17,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $995.

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