
Cheap Homes for Rent in the Allston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $900 (131 Rentals)
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Room in Shared 6 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit C

22 Highgate St, Unit 22

22 Highgate St, Unit 22

6 Glenville Ave

Room in Shared 7 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit E

Room in Shared 7 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit G

Room in Shared 7 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit E

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit A

Room in Shared 6 bed/1.5 bath home in Brighton, Unit F
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Room in Shared 6 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit E

Room in Shared 7 bed/2 bath home in Brighton, Unit A

Room in Shared 6 bed/1.5 bath home in Brighton, Unit E

Room in Shared 7 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit D

Room in Shared 7 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit F

Room in Shared 7 bed/2 bath home in Brighton, Unit B

Room in Shared 6 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit D

Room in Shared 6 bed/2 bath home in Brighton, Unit E

Room in Shared 6 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit A

22 Highgate St, Unit 22
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8 St Lukes Rd

Room in Shared 7 bed/2 bath home in Brighton, Unit F

Room in Shared 6 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit C

Room in Shared 7 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit E

Room in Shared 7 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit C

Room in Shared 7 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit G

Room in Shared 4 bed/1.5 bath home in Allston, Unit A

Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home in Allston, Unit D

Room in Shared 6 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit A

Room in Shared 7 bed/2 bath home in Brighton, Unit C
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Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit B

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit D

Room in Shared 6 bed/2 bath home in Brighton, Unit C

Room in Shared 6 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit F

Room in Shared 7 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit F

Room in Shared 7 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit A

Room in Shared 6 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit F

Room in Shared 7 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit B

Room in Shared 6 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit D

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit D
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Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit D

Room in Shared 6 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit B

Room in Shared 7 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit A

Room in Shared 7 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit F

Room in Shared 4 bed/2.5 bath home in Allston, Unit A

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit A

Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home in Allston, Unit D

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home in Allston, Unit E

153 Brighton Ave

8-153 Brighton Ave
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Allston, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Allston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allston 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,274 | $2,400 | $7,195 |
| Allston 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,926 | $900 | $7,250 |
| Allston 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,609 | $1,130 | $10,000+ |
| Allston 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,568 | $1,280 | $7,950 |
| Allston 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,607 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
| Allston 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,545 | $1,110 | $10,000+ |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 131 rentals with your search options within a 10 mile radius of the Allston Neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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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 Allston
What type of rentals are currently available in Allston?
There are currently 721 Apartments for Rent in Allston, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $14,114. There are also 1515 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Allston ranging from $900 to $13,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Allston?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Allston ranges from $900 to $13,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,475.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Allston?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Allston range from $2,600 to $9,081, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $7,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,130 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.
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