Cheap Apartments for Rent in Boston College, MA from $300 (78 Rentals)

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78 Brington Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1
$1,100
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$1,100

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$1,100
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78 Brington Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

78 Brington RdBrookline, MA 02445
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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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Vinal Street Apartments

10-16 Vinal StBrighton, MA 02135
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99 Warren St
$1,725 - $2,175
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$1,725 - $2,175

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$1,725 - $2,175
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1

99 Warren St

99 Warren StBoston, 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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property at 13 Nonantum Pl

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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13 Nonantum Pl

NewtonMA02458
property at 69 Quint Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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69 Quint Ave

BostonMA02134
property at 76 Euston Rd

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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76 Euston Rd

BostonMA02135

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17 Price Rd
$1,800 - $2,800
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$1,800 - $2,800

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$1,800 - $2,800
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

17 Price Rd

17 Price RdBoston, MA 02134
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property at 113 Nottinghill Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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113 Nottinghill Rd

BostonMA02135
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75 Euston Rd, Unit 4, Unit 4
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
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75 Euston Rd, Unit 4, Unit 4

75 Euston RdBoston, MA 02135
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177 Thorndike St
$1,850 - $2,625
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$1,850 - $2,625

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$1,850 - $2,625
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

177 Thorndike St

177 Thorndike StBrookline, MA 02446
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116 Warren St
$1,850 - $2,700
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$1,850 - $2,700

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$1,850 - $2,700
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

116 Warren St

116 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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153 Kelton St
$1,895 - $2,025
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$1,895 - $2,025

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$1,895 - $2,025
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153 Kelton St

153 Kelton StBoston, MA 02134
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1116 Commonwealth Ave
$1,895 - $3,225
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$1,895 - $3,225

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$1,895 - $3,225
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1116 Commonwealth Ave

1116 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02134
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592 Cambridge St
$1,895 - $2,125
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$1,895 - $2,125

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$1,895 - $2,125
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

592 Cambridge St

592 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02134
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boston College, MA

Pricing Updated: 04/30/2026

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 Middlesex$10,500$1,050319
Chestnut Hill Norfolk$12,500$1,600537

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stony Brook Commons2 Bedroom 1 Bath C2BR,1BA$300
Vinal Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
CHR Coolidge Corner CommunitiesStudio/1 BathStudio,1BA$1,780
Parkway 1208One 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
21 Gibbs St, Unit 221 Gibbs St3BR,2BA$0.03
166 Kelton St166 Kelton StStudio ,1BA$0.20
49 Winship St49 Winship StStudio ,1BA$0.20
90 Brainerd Rd90 Brainerd RdStudio ,1BA$0.20
5 Walbridge St, Unit 45 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.20
15 Higgins St15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
67 Gordon St67 Gordon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
28 Sidlaw Rd, Unit 628 Sidlaw Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
1683 Beacon St, Unit #1G1683 Beacon StStudio ,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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