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18 Glenville Ave
18 Glenville AveBoston, MA 02134
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Allston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $800 (64 Rentals)
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$1,1001 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1
22 Highgate St, Unit 22
22 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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22 Highgate St, Unit 22
22 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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22 Highgate St, Unit 22
22 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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$1,500 - $4,600
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3 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1Total Monthly Price
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$1,500 - $4,600
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1050 Commonwealth Ave
1050 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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$1,600
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$1,600
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$1,600
17 Harvard Ter, Unit 3
17 Harvard TerBoston, MA 02134
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$1,725Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
153 Brighton Ave, Unit 8
153 Brighton AveBoston, MA 02134
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$1,750 - $3,300
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$1,750 - $3,300
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$1,750 - $3,300
15 Higgins St
15 Higgins StBoston, MA 02134
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$1,800 - $4,500
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 118 Saint Lukes Rd
18 Saint Lukes RdBoston, MA 02134
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$1,800 - $3,000
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$1,800 - $3,000
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142 North Beacon St
142 North Beacon StBoston, MA 02135
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140 North Beacon St
140 North Beacon StBoston, MA 02135
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$1,800
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$1,800
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65 Chester St, Unit One bed in amazing, central location
65 Chester StBoston, MA 02134
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$1,875Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
69 Harvard Ave, Unit 1
69 Harvard AveBoston, MA 02134
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$1,900
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$1,900
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1193 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 3
1193 Commonwealth AvenueBoston, MA 02134
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$1,900
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$1,900
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8 Sawyer Ter, Unit 1
8 Sawyer TerBoston, MA 02134
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$1,900
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$1,900
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$1,900
18 Malbert Rd, Unit 1
18 Malbert RdBoston, MA 02135
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$1,900
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$1,900
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472 Western Ave, Unit 1
472 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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$1,950 - $2,400
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$1,950 - $2,400
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60 Brighton Ave
60 Brighton AveBoston, MA 02134
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$1,9501 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
31 Seattle St, Unit B
31 Seattle StBoston, MA 02134
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$1,950Studio Apartments Available Sep 2
1152 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12
1152 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02134
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$1,950Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 316
1110 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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$1,995Studio Apartments Available Nov 2
1152 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 33
1152 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02134
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$1,995Studio Apartments Available Jan 1, 2027
1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 709
1110 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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$1,995
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$1,995
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76 Gordon St, Unit 1
76 Gordon StBoston, MA 02135
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$1,995 - $2,250
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$1,995 - $2,250
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40 Ridgemont St
40 Ridgemont StBoston, MA 02134
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1269 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 4
1269 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02134
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$2,000
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$2,000
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35 Parsons St, Unit B
35 Parsons StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,000
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35 Parsons St, Unit B
35 Parsons StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,000
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28 Quint Ave, Unit 35B
28 Quint AveBoston, MA 02134
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1166 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3
1166 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02134
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1161 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3
1161 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02134
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$2,000Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
10 Armington St, Unit 7
10 Armington StBoston, MA 02134
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$2,050Studio Apartments Available Oct 2
1156 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 57
1156 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02134
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$2,050 - $2,325
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$2,050 - $2,325
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1128 Commonwealth Ave
1128 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02134
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$2,050 - $2,295
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$2,050 - $2,295
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43 Linden St
43 Linden StBoston, MA 02134
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7 Barrows St, Unit C1
7 Barrows StBoston, MA 02134
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$2,100
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$2,100
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160 N Beacon St, Unit 1A
160 N Beacon StBoston, MA 02135
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1193 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 19
1193 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02134
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42 Long Ave, Unit 2
42 Long AveBoston, MA 02134
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$2,1001 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1
176 N Beacon St, Unit 1A
176 N Beacon StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,1001 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1
168 N Beacon St, Unit 24
168 N Beacon StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,1001 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1
160 N Beacon St, Unit 1A
160 N Beacon StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,1001 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1
71 Harvard Ave, Unit 3
71 Harvard AveBoston, MA 02134
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$2,1001 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1
180 N Beacon St, Unit 24
180 N Beacon StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,1001 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 15
172 N Beacon St, Unit 23
172 N Beacon StBoston, MA 02135
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$2,100Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
34 Gardner St, Unit 3
34 Gardner StBoston, MA 02134
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Hamilton Union
435-441 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02134
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$1,250
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$1,250
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11 Granite St, Unit bedroom rental
11 Granite StCambridge, MA 02139
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$1,850 - $8,000
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Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Now27 Saint Lukes Rd
27 Saint Lukes RdAllston, MA 02134
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Allston, Boston, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Allston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Allston Studio Apartments | $2,640 | $1,725 | $5,686 |
| Allston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,027 | $800 | $6,991 |
| Allston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,772 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Allston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,945 | $2,600 | $9,081 |
| Allston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,351 | $1,500 | $8,100 |
| Allston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,526 | $1,250 | $7,800 |
| Allston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,672 | $4,195 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Allston Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Saint Lukes Rd | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allston, MA
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Allston 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 Allston apartment is the 9 Barrows St Model at 9 Barrows St, Unit C starting at $2,500 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Allston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Long Ave, Unit 2 | 42 Long Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 9 Barrows St, Unit C | 9 Barrows St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 7 Barrows St | 7 Barrows St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 1197 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 14 | 1197 Commonwealth Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 62 Brock St, Unit 2 | 62 Brock St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 17 Harriet St, Unit 17 | 17 Harriet St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 17 Higgins St | 17 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 15 Higgins St | 15 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 51 Gardner St, Unit 3 | 51 Gardner St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 11 Barrows St | 11 Barrows St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Allston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Allston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Allston is under $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Allston?
The cheapest apartment in Allston is 27 Saint Lukes Rd which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in Allston costs $3,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Allston?
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 40 regular apartments in Allston 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 Allston?
Cheap apartments in Allston have an average cost of $522 which is $2,828 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Allston.
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