Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chestnut Hill Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,000 (98 Rentals)

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4 Chiswick Rd

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Chestnut Hill, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chestnut Hill Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
35 Orkney Rdstudios, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, MA

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chestnut Hill area is the $0.25 price per square foot 2018 Commonwealth Avenue Model at 2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 45 in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Chestnut Hill apartment is the 24 Orkney Rd Model at 24 Orkney Rd, Unit C starting at $2,275 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chestnut Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 452018 Commonwealth Avenue1BR,1BA$0.25
24 Orkney Rd, Unit C24 Orkney Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A132 Sutherland Rd1BR,1BA$0.24
90 Kilsyth Rd, Unit 2490 Kilsyth Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
21 Orkney Rd, Unit 521 Orkney Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
2 Sutherland Rd, Unit 22 Sutherland Rd2BR,1BA$0.24
183 Strathmore Rd, Unit 2183 Strathmore Rd2BR,1BA$0.23
77 Chiswick Rd, Unit 277 Chiswick Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
4 Chiswick Rd, Unit 354 Chiswick Rd1BR,1BA$0.24
1959 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 71959 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chestnut Hill, Boston, MA

Ranked #71

Among neighborhoods in Boston, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chestnut Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chestnut Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chestnut Hill is at 35 Orkney Rd listed at $1,850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chestnut Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chestnut Hill Apartment is $2,075 at 35 Orkney Rd.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chestnut Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chestnut Hill is starting from $2,400 at 35 Orkney Rd.

What is the most affordable Chestnut Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chestnut Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 35 Orkney Rd and starts from $2,700.

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