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Boston College, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boston College, MA

Pricing Updated: 06/28/2025

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$13,100$1,200436
Chestnut Hill Middlesex$23,500$880336

Cheapest Available Boston College Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Boston College, MA is a Studio unit found at CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner Communities in the Kendall Square neighborhood priced from $1,750. Stony Brook Village in the Brush Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,752. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boston College apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner CommunitiesHampton Court - Studio/1 BathStudio,1BA$1,750
Stony Brook VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,752
176 Naples RdStudioStudio,1BA$1,775

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

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Boston College area is the $0.18 price per square foot 48 Strathmore Rd Model at 48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #23 in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Boston College apartment is the 22 Shepard St Model at 22 Shepard St, Unit B starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 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.
48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #2348 Strathmore RdStudio ,1BA$0.18
22 Shepard St, Unit B22 Shepard St1BR,1BA$0.18
84 Gordon St, Unit 10184 Gordon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
30 Bentley St, Unit 330 Bentley StStudio ,1BA$0.19
1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 121440 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
1669 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 221669 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
317 Allston St, Unit 15317 Allston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
15 Walbridge St, Unit 415 Walbridge St1BR,1BA$0.20
5 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 2-45 Chestnut Hill AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
5 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 2-45 Chestnut Hill AveStudio ,1BA$0.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston College

What type of rentals are currently available in Boston College?

There are currently 8454 Apartments for Rent in Boston College, MA with pricing that ranges from $880 to $50,000. There are also 6471 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Boston College ranging from $925 to $40,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Boston College?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Boston College ranges from $925 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,166.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Boston College?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Boston College range from $1,200 to $18,471, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $920.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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