
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Commonwealth Neighborhood of Allston, MA from $700 (210 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Commonwealth area of Allston.


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120 Holton St, Unit 120 Holton

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16 Glenville Ave, Unit 2

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46 Park Vale Ave, Unit 1

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7 Portina Rd, Unit 01

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18 Glenville Ave

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2 Lothian Rd

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3 Adamson St

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109 Strathmore Rd

53 S Huntington Ave
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49 S Huntington Ave

49 S Huntington Ave

28 S Huntington Ave

Furnished Bedroom with Private Ensuite Bath in Brighton!

51 S Huntington Ave

Furnished Bedroom with Private Ensuite Bath in Brighton!

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22 Armington St, Unit 25

51 S Huntington Ave

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95 Bynner St, Unit studio

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319 Allston St, Unit A
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99 Warren St

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15 Higgins St

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48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #23

153 Brighton Ave

886-896 Huntington Avenue

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164 North Beacon St, Unit 1

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17 Price Rd

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582 Cambridge St, Unit 1

28 S Huntington Ave

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75 Euston Rd, Unit 4
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35 Orkney Rd

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116 Warren St

69 Harvard Ave

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1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A

10 Brainerd Rd

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57 Gordon St, Unit 9

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59 Gordon St, Unit 9

1152 Commonwealth Ave

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592 Cambridge St

110 Warren St
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2018 Commonwealth Ave

1152 Commonwealth Ave

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15 Walbridge St, Unit 4

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1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12

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193 Strathmore Rd

71 Harvard Ave

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83 Gordon St, Unit 4

153 Brighton Ave

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57 Oak Square Ave

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22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 11
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Commonwealth?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Commonwealth Studio Apartments | $2,457 | $1,550 | $9,732 |
| Commonwealth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,876 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Commonwealth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,551 | $1,535 | $10,000+ |
| Commonwealth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,120 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
| Commonwealth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,043 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
| Commonwealth 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,065 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Commonwealth 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,132 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 210 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Commonwealth Neighborhood of Allston, MA.
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Cheapest Available Commonwealth Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinal Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Commonwealth, MA
As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Commonwealth area is the $0.03 price per square foot 21 Gibbs St Model at 21 Gibbs St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Commonwealth apartment is the 3 Adamson St Model at 3 Adamson St starting at $1,295 with a $0.13 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 21 Gibbs St, Unit 2 | 21 Gibbs St | 3BR,2BA | $0.03 |
| 3 Adamson St | 3 Adamson St | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.13 |
| 15 Higgins St | 15 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #23 | 48 Strathmore Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 1683 Beacon St, Unit #1G | 1683 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A | 1120 Commonwealth Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 15 Walbridge St, Unit 4 | 15 Walbridge St | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 193 Strathmore Rd | 193 Strathmore Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.19 |
| 1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12 | 1440 Commonwealth Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 90 Brainerd Rd | 90 Brainerd Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Commonwealth Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Commonwealth?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Commonwealth is under $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Commonwealth?
The cheapest apartment in Commonwealth is 51 Wallingford Rd which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Commonwealth costs $9,950.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Commonwealth?
Cheap apartments in Commonwealth have an average cost of $210 which is $9,740 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Commonwealth.
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