Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Commonwealth Neighborhood of Allston, MA from $900 (188 Rentals)

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43 Parkton Rd
$1,220 - $4,750
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$1,220 - $4,750

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$1,220 - $4,750
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

43 Parkton Rd

43 Parkton RdBoston, MA 02130
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26 Lake Shore Ter, Unit 2
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

26 Lake Shore Ter, Unit 2

26 Lake Shore TerBoston, MA 02135
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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

3 Winship Pl, Unit 1

3 Winship PlBoston, MA 02135
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28 Chester St
$1,350 - $4,000
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$1,350 - $4,000

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$1,350 - $4,000
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

28 Chester St

28 Chester StBoston, MA 02134
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110 Brainerd Rd
$1,495 - $1,725
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$1,495 - $1,725

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$1,495 - $1,725
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

110 Brainerd Rd

110 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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1 Westford Pl, Unit 3
$1,500
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$1,500

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$1,500
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1 Westford Pl, Unit 3

1 Westford PlBoston, MA 02134
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128 Washington St
$1,550 - $1,695
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$1,550 - $1,695

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$1,550 - $1,695
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

128 Washington St

128 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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15 Orkney Rd
$1,595 - $1,850
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$1,595 - $1,850

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$1,595 - $1,850
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

15 Orkney Rd

15 Orkney RdBoston, MA 02135
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16 Vinal St, Unit B1
$1,600
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$1,600

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$1,600
Studio Apartment Available Now

16 Vinal St, Unit B1

16 Vinal StBoston, MA 02135
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16 Vinal St
$1,675 - $1,995
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$1,675 - $1,995

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$1,675 - $1,995
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

16 Vinal St

16 Vinal StBoston, MA 02135
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90 Brainerd Rd
$1,675 - $1,895
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$1,675 - $1,895

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$1,675 - $1,895
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

90 Brainerd Rd

90 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3
$1,700
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$1,700

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$1,700
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 31

1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

1460 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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24 Colborne Rd
$1,700 - $2,250
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$1,700 - $2,250

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$1,700 - $2,250
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

24 Colborne Rd

24 Colborne RdBoston, MA 02135
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38 Colborne Rd
$1,700 - $2,025
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$1,700 - $2,025

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$1,700 - $2,025
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

38 Colborne Rd

38 Colborne RdBoston, MA 02135
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77 Chiswick Rd
$1,725 - $2,670
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$1,725 - $2,670

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$1,725 - $2,670
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

77 Chiswick Rd

77 Chiswick RdBoston, MA 02135
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11 Vinal St
$1,725 - $2,295
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$1,725 - $2,295

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$1,725 - $2,295
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11 Vinal St

11 Vinal StBoston, MA 02135
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129 Sutherland
$1,750 - $5,600
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$1,750 - $5,600

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$1,750 - $5,600
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

129 Sutherland

129 SutherlandBoston, 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
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

15 Higgins St

15 Higgins StBoston, MA 02134
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566 Washington St, Unit 14
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
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566 Washington St, Unit 14

566 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5 Walbridge St, Unit 45 Walbridge StStudio ,1BA$0.20
132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A132 Sutherland Rd1BR,1BA$0.21
317 Allston St317 Allston StStudio ,1BA$0.20
18 Saint Lukes RdStudioStudio ,1BA$0.18
15 Higgins St15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10193 Strathmore Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
44 Orkney RdStudioStudio ,1BA$0.19
2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 42 Chestnut Hill AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
22 Highgate St, Unit 122 Highgate StStudio ,2BA$0.15
77 Chiswick Rd, Unit 277 Chiswick Rd1BR,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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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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