
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Commonwealth Neighborhood of Allston, MA from $800 (178 Rentals) Page 3 of 4
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161 Kelton St

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1292 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 16

2018 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 8

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1269 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 4

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35 Parsons St, Unit B

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390 Riverway

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27 Pratt St, Unit #1

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28 Quint Ave, Unit 35B

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1166 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3
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1161 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

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2 Chestnut Hill Ave, Unit 4

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193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10

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390 Riverway, Unit 12

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81 S Huntington Ave, Unit 2

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84 New Whitney St

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35 Parsons St, Unit B

10 Armington St, Unit 7

360 Riverway, Unit 21

2018 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 32
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1480 Commonwealth Ave

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108 Washington St, Unit 1

364 Riverway

1666 Commonwealth Ave

1615 Commonwealth Ave

Hamilton Union

46-82 S Huntington Ave

The Riverway House

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11 Granite St, Unit bedroom rental

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736 Washington St
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222 Winchester St, Unit #2

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90 Kent St, Unit #2

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12 Homer St, Unit 1

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Vinal Street Apartments

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13 Morse St, Unit 13 Morse street

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27 Saint Lukes Rd

44 Orkney Rd

1156 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 15

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220 - 236 Kelton St
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Commonwealth Apartments

Hamilton Union

1223 Beacon St, Unit 304A

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182 Naples Rd, Unit 211

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186 Naples Rd, Unit 401

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1148 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12A

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199 Winthrop Rd

1223 Beacon St, Unit 102

1223 Beacon St, Unit 408
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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 | $2,466 | $1,400 | $5,686 |
| Commonwealth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,880 | $800 | $7,223 |
| Commonwealth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,595 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Commonwealth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,049 | $1,495 | $10,000+ |
| Commonwealth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,622 | $1,300 | $9,900 |
| Commonwealth 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,544 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Commonwealth 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,714 | $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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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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