
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Boston College, MA from $700 (174 Rentals)
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58 Bryon Rd, Unit 1

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272 Faneuil St, Unit 2

14 Wallingford Rd, Unit 1

14 Wallingford Rd, Unit 2

14 Wallingford Rd, Unit 2

14 Wallingford Rd, Unit 1

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15 Radnor Rd, Unit 1

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7 Portina Rd, Unit 01

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124 Sutherland Rd, Unit 1
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1729 Commonwealth Ave

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59 Strathmore Rd

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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1

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129 Chiswick Rd, Unit Provate Room 6A

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26 Lake Shore Ter, Unit 2

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675 Washington St, Unit 2C

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12 Homer St, Unit 1

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1 Westford Pl, Unit 3

96 Jamaica St, Unit 3

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96 Jamaica St, Unit 96 Jamaica street
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10 Bigelow St, Unit 1

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122 Warren St, Unit 12

RoostUp Furnished Private Bedroom in Jamaica Plain

10 Bigelow St, Unit 2

10 Bigelow St, Unit 1

Furnished Bedroom in Jamaica Plain

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Vinal Street Apartments

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252 Cypress St

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736 Washington St

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119 Brainerd Rd, Unit 6
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76 Stonley Rd

RoostUp Furnished Private Bedroom with Private Ensuite Bath in Jamaica Plain

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1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

35 Chestnut Hill Ave

1459-1461 VFW Pky

1140 Commonwealth Ave

153 Brighton Ave, Unit 15

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15 Higgins St

CHR Coolidge Corner Communities

Parkway 1208
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18 Saint Lukes Rd

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142 North Beacon St

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140 North Beacon St

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30 Gardner Rd

73 Charlesbank Rd

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582 Cambridge St

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593 Cambridge St

Stony Brook Commons

27 Saint Lukes Rd

35 Orkney Rd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boston College?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Cheap Boston College Studio Apartments | $2,379 | $1,550 | $9,972 |
| Cheap Boston College 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,835 | $950 | $9,833 |
| Cheap Boston College 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,623 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Boston College 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,027 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Boston College 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,748 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Boston College 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,897 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Boston College 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,589 | $4,400 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boston College, MA
Pricing Updated: 06/15/2026Current 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 | $9,000 | $1,000 | 268 |
| Chestnut Hill Norfolk | $9,500 | $1,050 | 418 |
Cheapest Available Boston College Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 1459-1461 VFW Pky | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boston College, MA
As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boston College area is the $0.21 price per square foot 42 Long Ave Model at 42 Long Ave, Unit 2 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Boston College apartment is the 1460 Commonwealth Ave Model at 1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3 starting at $1,700 with a $0.17 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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| 42 Long Ave, Unit 2 | 42 Long Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3 | 1460 Commonwealth Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.17 |
| 593 Cambridge St | 593 Cambridge St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 5 Walbridge St, Unit 4 | 5 Walbridge St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A | 132 Sutherland Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 317 Allston St | 317 Allston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 15 Higgins St | 15 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 19 Claymoss Rd, Unit 88-10 | 19 Claymoss Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10 | 193 Strathmore Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 3 | 120 Brainerd Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
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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 $1,725.
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 $9,250.
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 14 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 $177 which is $9,073 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boston College.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.