Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Commonwealth Neighborhood of Allston, MA from $300 (154 Rentals)

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28 Tip Top St

BostonMA02135
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72 Leicester St
$1,150
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$1,150
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6 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

72 Leicester St

72 Leicester StBoston, MA 02135
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26 Tip Top St

BostonMA02135
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7 Harvard Ter

BostonMA02134

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16 Highgate St, Unit 203
$1,395
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$1,395
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5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

16 Highgate St, Unit 203

16 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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51 S Huntington Ave

BostonMA02130
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49 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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1857 Commonwealth Ave

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22 Shepard St, Unit B
$1,800
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$1,800
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22 Shepard St, Unit B

22 Shepard StBoston, MA 02135
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364 Riverway

BostonMA02115

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Commonwealth, MA

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Commonwealth area is the $0.19 price per square foot 592 Cambridge St Model at 592 Cambridge St, Unit 11 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Commonwealth apartment is the 22 Shepard St Model at 22 Shepard St, Unit B starting at $1,800 with a $0.18 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's 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.
592 Cambridge St, Unit 11592 Cambridge StStudio ,1BA$0.19
22 Shepard St, Unit B22 Shepard St1BR,1BA$0.18
1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A1120 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
1114 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 21114 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
90 Brainerd Rd, Unit 690 Brainerd RdStudio ,1BA$0.19
2016 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 22016 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
99 Warren St, Unit 1699 Warren StStudio ,1BA$0.17
1114 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2081114 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
15 Higgins St, Unit A15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
67 Gordon St, Unit 567 Gordon StStudio ,1BA$0.20

Getting Around the Commonwealth Neighborhood in Allston, MA

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

71 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner Communities listed at $1,750.

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 $2,233 at Village At Brookline.

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