Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Commonwealth Neighborhood of Allston, MA from $700 (486 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Commonwealth Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CHR Brookline - Coolidge Corner CommunitiesHampton Court - Studio/1 BathStudio,1BA$1,750
176 Naples RdStudioStudio,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Commonwealth, MA

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Commonwealth area is the $0.18 price per square foot 22 Shepard St Model at 22 Shepard St, Unit B in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Commonwealth apartment is the 15 Walbridge St Model at 15 Walbridge St, Unit 4 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 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.
22 Shepard St, Unit B22 Shepard St1BR,1BA$0.18
15 Walbridge St, Unit 415 Walbridge St1BR,1BA$0.20
84 Gordon St, Unit 10184 Gordon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
61 S Huntington Ave, Unit 361 S Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.16
1669 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 221669 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
30 Bentley St, Unit 330 Bentley StStudio ,1BA$0.19
1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 121440 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
317 Allston St, Unit 15317 Allston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 53-30169 S Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18
69 S Huntington Ave, Unit 53-30169 S Huntington AveStudio ,1BA$0.18

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

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.

What is the most affordable Commonwealth Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Commonwealth Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 27 Saint Lukes Rd and starts from $2,500.

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