Homes for Rent in Allston, MA Under $5,500 (5,217 Rentals)

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property at 1148 Commonwealth Ave

1148 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 41

1148 Commonwealth Ave
AllstonMA02134
property at 120 Brainerd Rd

120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 2

120 Brainerd Rd
AllstonMA02134
property at 120 Brainerd Rd

120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 18

120 Brainerd Rd
AllstonMA02134

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property at 48 Babcock St

48 Babcock St, Unit 4

48 Babcock St
BrooklineMA02446
property at 270 Parker Hill Ave

270 Parker Hill Ave, Unit 1

270 Parker Hill Ave
BostonMA02120
property at 144 Winchester St

144 Winchester St, Unit 2

144 Winchester St
BrooklineMA02446
property at 272 Newbury St

272 Newbury St, Unit 14

272 Newbury St
BostonMA02116
property at 181 Harvard St

181 Harvard St, Unit 2

181 Harvard St
BrooklineMA02446
property at 197 Sidney St

197 Sidney St, Unit 197 Sidney

197 Sidney St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 15 Saint Lukes Rd

15 Saint Lukes Rd, Unit 3

15 Saint Lukes Rd
BostonMA02134
property at 461 Park Dr

461 Park Dr, Unit 449-10

461 Park Dr
BostonMA02215

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property at 55 Glenville Ave

55 Glenville Ave, Unit 1

55 Glenville Ave
BostonMA02134
property at 17 Pratt St

17 Pratt St

BostonMA02134
property at 80 North Beacon St

80 North Beacon St

BostonMA02134
property at 5 Murdock Ter

5 Murdock Ter

BostonMA02135
property at 104 Warren St

104 Warren St, Unit 4

104 Warren St
BostonMA02135
property at 452 Park Dr

452 Park Dr, Unit 2

452 Park Dr
BostonMA02215
property at 58 Cameron St

58 Cameron St, Unit 1

58 Cameron St
BrooklineMA02445
property at 65 Cameron St

65 Cameron St, Unit 6

65 Cameron St
BrooklineMA02445
property at 1402 Beacon St

1402 Beacon St, Unit C-3

1402 Beacon St
BrooklineMA02446
property at 8 Sunset St

8 Sunset St, Unit 3

8 Sunset St
BostonMA02120

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property at 458 Park Dr

458 Park Dr, Unit 12

458 Park Dr
BostonMA02215
property at 43 Bay State Rd

43 Bay State Rd, Unit 4F

43 Bay State Rd
BostonMA02215
property at 134 Jackson St

134 Jackson St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 14 Market St

14 Market St

CambridgeMA02139
property at 5 Murdock Ter

5 Murdock Ter, Unit Single Family

5 Murdock Ter
BostonMA02135
property at 1592 Beacon St

1592 Beacon St, Unit 2

1592 Beacon St
BrooklineMA02446
property at 229 Harvard St

229 Harvard St, Unit 1

229 Harvard St
CambridgeMA02139
property at 53 Hopedale

53 Hopedale

BostonMA02134
property at 36 Raymond St

36 Raymond St

BostonMA02134
property at 14 Quint Ave

14 Quint Ave

BostonMA02134

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property at 34 Raymond St

34 Raymond St

BostonMA02134
property at 7B Sparhawk St

7B Sparhawk St

BostonMA02135
property at 1406 Beacon St

1406 Beacon St, Unit 2

1406 Beacon St
BrooklineMA02446
property at 381 Highland Ave

381 Highland Ave, Unit 2

381 Highland Ave
SomervilleMA02144
property at 28 Linden St

28 Linden St, Unit 2

28 Linden St
BostonMA02134
property at 27 Ransom Rd

27 Ransom Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 216 Freeman St

216 Freeman St, Unit 4-bed 2-bath

216 Freeman St
BrooklineMA02446
property at 296 Newbury St

296 Newbury St, Unit 14

296 Newbury St
BostonMA02115
property at 143 Beaconsfield Rd

143 Beaconsfield Rd, Unit 3

143 Beaconsfield Rd
BrooklineMA02445
property at 30 Babcock St

30 Babcock St, Unit 1

30 Babcock St
BrooklineMA02446

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Frequently Asked Questions about Allston

What type of rentals are currently available in Allston?

There are currently 8731 Apartments for Rent in Allston, MA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $21,050. There are also 6162 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Allston ranging from $575 to $38,000.

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 $575 to $38,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,913.

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 $950 to $14,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $22,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Trey Huguley

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