
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Boston College, MA from $300 (78 Rentals)
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7 Portina Rd, Unit 01, Unit 01

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78 Brington Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

Furnished Bedroom in Jamaica Plain

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12 Homer St, Unit 1, Unit 1

18 Greylock Rd, Unit Unit 3

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38 Farquhar St, Unit Loft, Unit Loft

Furnished Bedroom in Jamaica Plain

18 Greylock Rd, Unit Unit 3

RoostUp Furnished Private Bedroom in Jamaica Plain
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RoostUp Furnished Private Bedroom in Jamaica Plain

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18 Greylock Rd, Unit Unit 3

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Vinal Street Apartments

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736 Washington St

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252 Cypress St

Furnished Bedroom with Private Ensuite Bath in Brighton!

Furnished Bedroom with Private Ensuite Bath in Brighton!

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22 Armington St, Unit 25, Unit 25
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8 Commonwealth Ct, Unit 12

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99 Warren St

1459-1461 VFW Pky

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15 Higgins St

13 Nonantum Pl

69 Quint Ave

76 Euston Rd

153 Brighton Ave, Unit 15

CHR Coolidge Corner Communities

Parkway 1208
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17 Price Rd

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164 North Beacon St, Unit 1, Unit 1

113 Nottinghill Rd

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1683 Beacon St, Unit #1G, Unit #1G

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28 Austin St, Unit SI FL2-ID976

Stony Brook Commons

27 Saint Lukes Rd

35 Orkney Rd

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75 Euston Rd, Unit 4, Unit 4

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177 Thorndike St
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116 Warren St

69 Harvard Ave, Unit 1

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1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A, Unit A

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153 Kelton St

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1116 Commonwealth Ave

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592 Cambridge St

Flats on Comm

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2 St Mark St, Unit A, Unit A

219 Kelton St, Unit 1

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1148 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12A, Unit 12A
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Boston College, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston College?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Boston College Studio Apartments | $2,338 | $1,550 | $7,351 |
| Boston College 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,784 | $1,000 | $9,455 |
| Boston College 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,525 | $300 | $10,000+ |
| Boston College 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,062 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Boston College 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,941 | $1,996 | $10,000+ |
| Boston College 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,035 | $3,600 | $10,000+ |
| Boston College 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,135 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boston College, MA
Pricing Updated: 04/30/2026Current apartment rentals in the Boston College, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Boston College Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Chestnut Hill Middlesex | $10,500 | $1,050 | 319 |
| Chestnut Hill Norfolk | $12,500 | $1,600 | 537 |
Cheapest Available Boston College Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Boston College, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Stony Brook Commons in the East Dedham neighborhood priced from $300. Vinal Street Apartments in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boston College apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Stony Brook Commons | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath C | 2BR,1BA | $300 |
| Vinal Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| CHR Coolidge Corner Communities | Studio/1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,780 |
| Parkway 1208 | One Bedroom- 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,790 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boston College, MA and Nearby
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boston College area is the $0.03 price per square foot 21 Gibbs St Model at 21 Gibbs St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Boston College apartment is the 166 Kelton St Model at 166 Kelton St starting at $1,995 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boston College apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 21 Gibbs St, Unit 2 | 21 Gibbs St | 3BR,2BA | $0.03 |
| 166 Kelton St | 166 Kelton St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 49 Winship St | 49 Winship St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 90 Brainerd Rd | 90 Brainerd Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 5 Walbridge St, Unit 4 | 5 Walbridge St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 15 Higgins St | 15 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 67 Gordon St | 67 Gordon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 28 Sidlaw Rd, Unit 6 | 28 Sidlaw Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10 | 193 Strathmore Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 1683 Beacon St, Unit #1G | 1683 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Boston College Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Boston College?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Boston College is under $1,790.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boston College?
The cheapest apartment in Boston College is Parkway 1208 which is listed at $1,790, while the average apartment in Boston College costs $11,500.
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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