Cheap Apartments for Rent near Boston College, MA from $900 (166 Rentals)

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43 Parkton Rd
$1,220 - $4,800
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$1,220 - $4,800
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

43 Parkton Rd

43 Parkton RdBoston, MA 02130
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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1
$1,350
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$1,350
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$1,350
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

3 Winship Pl, Unit 1

3 Winship PlBoston, MA 02135
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26 Lake Shore Ter, Unit 2
$1,350
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$1,350
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$1,350
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

26 Lake Shore Ter, Unit 2

26 Lake Shore TerBoston, MA 02135
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Vinal Street Apartments
$1,550 - $2,150
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$1,550 - $2,150
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$1,550 - $2,150
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Vinal Street Apartments

10-16 Vinal StBrighton, MA 02135
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property at 76 Stonley Rd

$1,650

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$1,650
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$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

76 Stonley Rd

BostonMA02130
property at 1330 Commonwealth Ave

$1,650 - $3,335

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1330 Commonwealth Ave

BostonMA02134
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1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3
$1,700
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$1,700
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$1,700
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 31

1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

1460 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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15 Higgins St
$1,750 - $3,300
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$1,750 - $3,300
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$1,750 - $3,300
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

15 Higgins St

15 Higgins StBoston, MA 02134
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594 Cambridge St
$1,750 - $1,850
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$1,750 - $1,850
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$1,750 - $1,850
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594 Cambridge St

594 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02134
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566 Washington St, Unit 14
$1,800
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$1,800
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$1,800
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566 Washington St, Unit 14

566 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 89 Englewood Ave

$1,825

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$1,825
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$1,825

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89 Englewood Ave

BostonMA02135
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22 Chiswick Rd
$1,850 - $2,300
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$1,850 - $2,300
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$1,850 - $2,300
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22 Chiswick Rd

22 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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property at 28 Academy Hill Rd

$1,850

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$1,850
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28 Academy Hill Rd

BostonMA02135

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220 - 236 Kelton St
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$1,895 - $2,500
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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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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Boston College, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boston College, MA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Chestnut Hill Norfolk$8,650$1,200225
Chestnut Hill Middlesex$10,150$1,000122

Cheapest Available Boston College Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1459-1461 VFW PkyStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
18 Saint Lukes RdStudioStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boston College, MA and Nearby

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boston College area is the $0.19 price per square foot 145 Winthrop Rd Model at 145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Boston College apartment is the 132 Sutherland Rd Model at 132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boston College apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
145 Winthrop Rd, Unit 6145 Winthrop Rd1BR,1BA$0.19
132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A132 Sutherland Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
317 Allston St317 Allston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
18 Saint Lukes RdStudioStudio ,1BA$0.18
15 Higgins St15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 3120 Brainerd Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 42 Chestnut Hill AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
22 Highgate St, Unit 122 Highgate StStudio ,2BA$0.15
77 Chiswick Rd, Unit 277 Chiswick Rd1BR,1BA$0.21

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

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boston College?

The cheapest apartment in Boston College is 27 Saint Lukes Rd which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in Boston College costs $9,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Boston College?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Boston College that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Boston College?

Cheap apartments in Boston College have an average cost of $118 which is $9,282 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boston College.

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