Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Commonwealth Neighborhood of Allston, MA from $300 (100 Rentals)

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2 Lothian Rd
$1,150
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$1,150

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$1,150
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2 Lothian Rd

2 Lothian RdBoston, MA 02135
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166 Kelton St, Unit 4
$1,175
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$1,175

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$1,175
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166 Kelton St, Unit 4

166 Kelton StBoston, MA 02134
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property at 49 S Huntington Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

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49 S Huntington Ave

BostonMA02130
property at 51 S Huntington Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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51 S Huntington Ave

BostonMA02130

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23 S Huntington Ave, Unit 49-301
$1,725
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$1,725

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23 S Huntington Ave, Unit 49-301

23 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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886-896 Huntington Avenue
$1,795 - $3,195
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$1,795 - $3,195

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886-896 Huntington Avenue

886-896 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
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property at 76 Euston Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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76 Euston Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 160 Washington St

$1,800

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$1,800

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160 Washington St

BostonMA02135
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160 Washington St, Unit #4
$1,800
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$1,800

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160 Washington St, Unit #4

160 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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35 Orkney Rd
$1,850 - $7,200
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$1,850 - $7,200

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$1,850 - $7,200
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

35 Orkney Rd

35 Orkney RdBoston, MA 02135
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property at 2018 Commonwealth Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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75 Euston Rd, Unit 4
$1,850
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$1,850

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75 Euston Rd, Unit 4

75 Euston RdBoston, MA 02135
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Commonwealth, MA

As of February 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Commonwealth area is the $0.18 price per square foot 1683 Beacon St Model at 1683 Beacon St, Unit #1G in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Commonwealth apartment is the 7 Beals St Model at 7 Beals St, Unit B7 starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the Fisher Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Commonwealth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1683 Beacon St, Unit #1G1683 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18
7 Beals St, Unit B77 Beals StStudio ,1BA$0.18
34 Brainerd Rd, Unit 634 Brainerd RdStudio ,1BA$0.18
592 Cambridge St, Unit 11592 Cambridge StStudio ,1BA$0.19
15 Walbridge St, Unit 415 Walbridge St1BR,1BA$0.19
193 Strathmore Rd193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.19
1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 121440 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
67 Gordon St, Unit 567 Gordon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 869 S Huntington Ave1BR,1BA$0.20
40 Gardner St, Unit 340 Gardner StStudio ,1BA$0.20

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Commonwealth Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Commonwealth?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Commonwealth is at 27 Saint Lukes Rd listed at $1,850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Commonwealth Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Commonwealth Apartment is $1,795 at 886-896 Huntington Avenue.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Commonwealth is starting from $2,016 at Village At Brookline.

What is the most affordable Commonwealth Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Commonwealth Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Commonwealth Gardens and starts from $2,550.

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