
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Commonwealth Neighborhood of Allston, MA from $900 (188 Rentals)
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14 Wallingford Rd, Unit 2

14 Wallingford Rd, Unit 2

1729 Commonwealth Ave

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124 Sutherland Rd, Unit 1

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43 Parkton Rd

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26 Lake Shore Ter, Unit 2

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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1

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28 Chester St

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59 Strathmore Rd
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10 Bigelow St, Unit 2

10 Bigelow St, Unit 1

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22 Highgate St, Unit 1

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110 Brainerd Rd

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96 Washington St, Unit 17

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1 Westford Pl, Unit 3

28 S Huntington Ave, Unit B2

55 S Huntington Ave, Unit B2

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128 Washington St

55 S Huntington Ave, Unit 201
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15 Orkney Rd

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16 Vinal St, Unit B1

55 S Huntington Ave, Unit 102

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1845 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 33

53 S Huntington Ave, Unit B4

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1851 Commonwealth Ave

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3 Egremont Rd, Unit 3

10 Bigelow St, Unit 1

49 S Huntington Ave, Unit B1

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16 Vinal St
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90 Brainerd Rd

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1860 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 36

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1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

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24 Colborne Rd

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38 Colborne Rd

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77 Chiswick Rd

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11 Vinal St

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129 Sutherland

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15 Higgins St

153 Brighton Ave, Unit 15
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55 S Huntington Ave, Unit 205

53 S Huntington Ave, Unit 305

51 S Huntington Ave, Unit 103

51 S Huntington Ave, Unit 104

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140 North Beacon St

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141 Englewood Ave, Unit 2

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472 Western Ave, Unit 1

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566 Washington St, Unit 14

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142 North Beacon St

18 Saint Lukes Rd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Commonwealth?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Studio Apartments | $2,477 | $1,495 | $10,000+ |
| Commonwealth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,901 | $960 | $7,682 |
| Commonwealth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,554 | $1,350 | $9,120 |
| Commonwealth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,935 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Commonwealth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,644 | $1,125 | $10,000+ |
| Commonwealth 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,635 | $2,850 | $10,000+ |
| Commonwealth 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,460 | $4,195 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 188 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Commonwealth Neighborhood of Allston, MA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Commonwealth, MA
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Commonwealth area is the $0.20 price per square foot 5 Walbridge St Model at 5 Walbridge St, Unit 4 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Commonwealth apartment is the 132 Sutherland Rd Model at 132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the Chestnut Hill 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Walbridge St, Unit 4 | 5 Walbridge St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A | 132 Sutherland Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 317 Allston St | 317 Allston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 18 Saint Lukes Rd | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 15 Higgins St | 15 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10 | 193 Strathmore Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 44 Orkney Rd | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4 | 2 Chestnut Hill Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 22 Highgate St, Unit 1 | 22 Highgate St | Studio ,2BA | $0.15 |
| 77 Chiswick Rd, Unit 2 | 77 Chiswick Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
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 1140 Commonwealth Ave listed at $1,700.
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