
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Commonwealth Neighborhood of Allston, MA from $800 (178 Rentals)
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22 Highgate St, Unit 22

22 Highgate St, Unit 22

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113 Lanark Rd, Unit 1

22 Highgate St, Unit 22

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121 Glenville Ave, Unit 121 Glenville Ave

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1050 Commonwealth Ave

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14 Duval St

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27 Linden St, Unit 27 Liden Street Apartment 1 Allston

10 Bigelow St, Unit 2
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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1

10 Bigelow St, Unit 1

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59 Strathmore Rd

55 S Huntington Ave, Unit B2

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541 Washington St, Unit Top Floor Two-Bedroom

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110 Brainerd Rd

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17 Harvard Ter, Unit 3

51 S Huntington Ave, Unit B1

53 S Huntington Ave, Unit B1

153 Brighton Ave, Unit 8
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53 S Huntington Ave, Unit 103

51 S Huntington Ave, Unit 202

49 S Huntington Ave, Unit 201

51 S Huntington Ave, Unit 103

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15 Higgins St

89 Englewood Ave

51 S Huntington Ave, Unit 305

49 S Huntington Ave, Unit 305

49 S Huntington Ave, Unit 101

50 S Huntington Ave, Unit 1
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28 Colborne Rd, Unit 8

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65 Chester St, Unit One bed in amazing, central location

97 Nottinghill Rd

28 Academy Hill Rd

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140 North Beacon St

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141 Englewood, Unit 2

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142 North Beacon St

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566 Washington St, Unit 14

18 Saint Lukes Rd

49 S Huntington Ave, Unit 104
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81 Academy Hill Rd, Unit B

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22 Chiswick Rd

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107 Gordon St, Unit 12

107 Gordon St, Unit 7

35 Orkney Rd

313 Allston St, Unit 5

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1504 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 9

69 Harvard Ave, Unit 1

236 Kelton St, Unit 8A

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2018 Commonwealth Avenue
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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 | $2,472 | $1,400 | $5,686 |
| Commonwealth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,881 | $800 | $7,223 |
| Commonwealth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,595 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Commonwealth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,040 | $1,495 | $10,000+ |
| Commonwealth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,659 | $1,350 | $9,900 |
| Commonwealth 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,537 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Commonwealth 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,672 | $4,195 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 178 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Saint Lukes Rd | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Flats on Comm | Gloucester Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Commonwealth, MA
As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Commonwealth area is the $0.21 price per square foot 42 Long Ave Model at 42 Long Ave, Unit 2 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Commonwealth apartment is the 2 Chestnut Hill Ave Model at 2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Long Ave, Unit 2 | 42 Long Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4 | 2 Chestnut Hill Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 77 Chiswick Rd, Unit 2 | 77 Chiswick Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 62 Brock St, Unit 2 | 62 Brock St | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 5 Walbridge St, Unit 2 | 5 Walbridge St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 108 Washington St, Unit 1 | 108 Washington St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A | 132 Sutherland Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 15 Higgins St | 15 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10 | 193 Strathmore Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 3 | 120 Brainerd Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
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 $1,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Commonwealth?
The cheapest apartment in Commonwealth is 27 Saint Lukes Rd which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in Commonwealth costs $3,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Commonwealth?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 63 regular apartments in Commonwealth that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Commonwealth?
Cheap apartments in Commonwealth have an average cost of $307 which is $2,993 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Commonwealth.
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