Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Boston College Main Campus Historic District Boston, MA from $900 (74 Rentals)

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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

3 Winship Pl, Unit 1

3 Winship PlBoston, MA 02135
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property at 28 Academy Hill Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

28 Academy Hill Rd

BostonMA02135
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566 Washington St, Unit 14
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

566 Washington St, Unit 14

566 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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22 Chiswick Rd
$1,850 - $2,300
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$1,850 - $2,300

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$1,850 - $2,300
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

22 Chiswick Rd

22 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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property at 21 Chestnut Hill Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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81 Academy Hill Rd, Unit B
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
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81 Academy Hill Rd, Unit B

81 Academy Hill RdBoston, MA 02135
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26 Chiswick Rd
$1,900 - $2,800
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$1,900 - $2,800

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$1,900 - $2,800
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

26 Chiswick Rd

26 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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property at 23 Parsons St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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23 Parsons St

BostonMA02135

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property at 19 Beechcroft St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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19 Beechcroft St

BostonMA02135
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2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4

2 Chestnut Hill AveBoston, MA 02135
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21 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 3
$2,050
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$2,050

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$2,050
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21 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 3

21 Chestnut Hill AveBoston, MA 02135
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132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
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132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A

132 Sutherland RdBoston, MA 02135
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1997 Commonwealth Ave
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
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1997 Commonwealth Ave

1997 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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property at 1945 Commonwealth Ave

$2,100 - $2,950

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

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126 Englewood Ave
$2,200 - $2,500
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$2,200 - $2,500

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$2,200 - $2,500
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126 Englewood Ave

126 Englewood AveBoston, MA 02135
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Boston College Main Campus Historic District, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Boston College Main Campus Historic District Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
286 & 288 Chestnut Hill AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boston College Main Campus Historic District, MA

As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boston College Main Campus Historic District area is the $0.24 price per square foot 61 Selkirk Rd Model at 61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 10 in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Boston College Main Campus Historic District apartment is the 24 Orkney Rd Model at 24 Orkney Rd starting at $2,650 with a $0.27 price per square foot in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boston College Main Campus Historic District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
61 Selkirk Rd, Unit 1061 Selkirk Rd1BR,1BA$0.24
24 Orkney Rd24 Orkney Rd1BR,1BA$0.27
132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A132 Sutherland Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
7 Lothian Rd, Unit 37 Lothian Rd1BR,1BA$0.22
198 Strathmore Rd, Unit 3198 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
258 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 1258 Chestnut Hill AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
126 Englewood Ave126 Englewood Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 42 Chestnut Hill AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
77 Chiswick Rd, Unit 277 Chiswick Rd1BR,1BA$0.21

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Boston College Main Campus Historic District, Boston, MA

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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Boston College Main Campus Historic District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Boston College Main Campus Historic District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Boston College Main Campus Historic District is under $2,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boston College Main Campus Historic District?

The cheapest apartment in Boston College Main Campus Historic District is 286 & 288 Chestnut Hill Avenue which is listed at $2,250, while the average apartment in Boston College Main Campus Historic District costs $3,050.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Boston College Main Campus Historic District?

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 4 regular apartments in Boston College Main Campus Historic District 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 Main Campus Historic District?

Cheap apartments in Boston College Main Campus Historic District have an average cost of $107 which is $2,943 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boston College Main Campus Historic District.

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