Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Commonwealth Neighborhood of Allston, MA from $700 (210 Rentals)

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18 Glenville Ave
$1,100 - $3,100
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$1,100 - $3,100

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$1,100 - $3,100
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18 Glenville Ave

18 Glenville AveBoston, MA 02134
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property at 53 S Huntington Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

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53 S Huntington Ave

BostonMA02130

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property at 49 S Huntington Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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49 S Huntington Ave

BostonMA02130
property at 51 S Huntington Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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51 S Huntington Ave

BostonMA02130
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22 Armington St, Unit 25
$1,695
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$1,695

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$1,695
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22 Armington St, Unit 25

22 Armington StBoston, MA 02134
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99 Warren St
$1,725 - $2,175
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$1,725 - $2,175

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$1,725 - $2,175
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99 Warren St

99 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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15 Higgins St
$1,750 - $3,300
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$1,750 - $3,300

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$1,750 - $3,300
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15 Higgins St

15 Higgins StBoston, MA 02134
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17 Price Rd
$1,800 - $2,800
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$1,800 - $2,800

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$1,800 - $2,800
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17 Price Rd

17 Price RdBoston, MA 02134
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75 Euston Rd, Unit 4
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
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75 Euston Rd, Unit 4

75 Euston RdBoston, MA 02135
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116 Warren St
$1,850 - $2,700
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$1,850 - $2,700

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$1,850 - $2,700
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116 Warren St

116 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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592 Cambridge St
$1,895 - $2,125
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$1,895 - $2,125

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592 Cambridge St

592 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02134
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Cheapest Available Commonwealth Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vinal Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
21 Gibbs St, Unit 221 Gibbs St3BR,2BA$0.03
3 Adamson St3 Adamson St4BR,2.5BA$0.13
15 Higgins St15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #2348 Strathmore RdStudio ,1BA$0.18
1683 Beacon St, Unit #1G1683 Beacon StStudio ,1BA$0.18
1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A1120 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
15 Walbridge St, Unit 415 Walbridge St1BR,1BA$0.19
193 Strathmore Rd193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.19
1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 121440 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
90 Brainerd Rd90 Brainerd RdStudio ,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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