Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Commonwealth Neighborhood of Allston, MA (65 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the Commonwealth area of Allston as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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Verra
Rent Specials
$2,731 - $6,241
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$2,731 - $6,241

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$2,731 - $6,241
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Verra

50 Western AveBoston, MA 02134
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Hew at 1515
Rent Specials
$2,730 - $5,360
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$2,660 - $5,290
Required Monthly Fees
$70

Total Monthly Price
$2,730 - $5,360
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hew at 1515

1525 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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1550 on the Charles
Rent Specials
$2,554 - $5,211
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$2,554 - $5,211

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$2,554 - $5,211
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1550 on the Charles

1550 Soldiers Field RdBoston, MA 02135
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Bell Olmsted Park
$2,365 - $5,993
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$2,365 - $5,993

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$2,365 - $5,993
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bell Olmsted Park

161 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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270 Babcock St
$2,835
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Base Rent
$2,460
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,835
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22

270 Babcock St

270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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8 Elko St
$2,425
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Base Rent
$2,010
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$2,425
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

8 Elko St

8 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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161 Washington St
$2,850
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Base Rent
$2,410
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,850
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23

161 Washington St

161 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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270 Babcock St
$3,445
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Base Rent
$3,070
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,445
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1, 2026

270 Babcock St

270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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365 Western Ave
$3,235
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Base Rent
$2,860
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,235
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 15, 2026

365 Western Ave

365 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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365 Western Ave
$3,395
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Base Rent
$3,020
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,395
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026

365 Western Ave

365 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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139 Washington St
$3,150
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Base Rent
$2,710
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,150
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

139 Washington St

139 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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12 Elko St
$2,965
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Base Rent
$2,550
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$2,965
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 24

12 Elko St

12 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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12 Elko St
$3,045
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Base Rent
$2,630
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,045
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 25, 2026

12 Elko St

12 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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139 Washington St
$3,130
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Base Rent
$2,690
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,130
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

139 Washington St

139 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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181 Washington St
$3,155
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Base Rent
$2,790
Required Monthly Fees
$365

Total Monthly Price
$3,155
Studio Apartments Available Jan 18, 2026

181 Washington St

181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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8 Elko St
$3,545
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Base Rent
$3,130
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,545
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026

8 Elko St

8 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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65 Brainerd Rd
$3,555
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Base Rent
$3,200
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,555
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 20, 2026

65 Brainerd Rd

65 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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181 Washington St
$2,655
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Base Rent
$2,220
Required Monthly Fees
$435

Total Monthly Price
$2,655
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 23

181 Washington St

181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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270 Babcock St
$3,870
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Base Rent
$3,430
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,870
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026

270 Babcock St

270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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270 Babcock St
$4,060
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Base Rent
$3,620
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,060
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1, 2026

270 Babcock St

270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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60 Brainerd Rd
$3,295
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Base Rent
$2,940
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,295
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 22, 2026

60 Brainerd Rd

60 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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60 Brainerd Rd
$3,415
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Base Rent
$3,060
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,415
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 9, 2026

60 Brainerd Rd

60 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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75 Brainerd Rd
$3,155
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Base Rent
$2,810
Required Monthly Fees
$345

Total Monthly Price
$3,155
Studio Apartments Available Aug 21, 2026

75 Brainerd Rd

75 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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181 Washington St
$3,035
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Base Rent
$2,690
Required Monthly Fees
$345

Total Monthly Price
$3,035
Studio Apartments Available May 2, 2026

181 Washington St

181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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35 South St
$4,150
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Base Rent
$3,710
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,150
2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1, 2026

35 South St

35 South StBoston, MA 02135
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4 Elko St
$3,085
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Base Rent
$2,670
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,085
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 7, 2026

4 Elko St

4 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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4 Elko St
$3,445
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Base Rent
$3,030
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,445
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

4 Elko St

4 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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525 LINC
Rent Specials
$1,550 - $2,536
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

525 LINC

525 Lincoln StAllston, MA 02134
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Overlook at St. Gabriels
Rent Specials
$2,633 - $6,682
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$2,633 - $6,682

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$2,633 - $6,682
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Overlook at St. Gabriels

175 Washington StBrighton, MA 02135
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Blvd & Bond
$3,116 - $8,481
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$3,116 - $8,481

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$3,116 - $8,481
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Blvd & Bond

88 Arsenal Yards BlvdWatertown, MA 02472
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The Jordan
Rent Specials
$3,600 - $4,800
Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$3,600 - $4,800

Total Monthly Price
$3,600 - $4,800
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Jordan

249 Corey RdBrighton, MA 02135
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1284 Beacon St
$1,950
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Base Rent
$1,590
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$1,950
Studio Apartments Available Dec 23

1284 Beacon St

1284 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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812 Memorial Dr
$2,185
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Base Rent
$1,810
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,185
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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116 Winthrop Rd
$3,815
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Base Rent
$3,370
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$3,815
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 24

116 Winthrop Rd

116 Winthrop RdBrookline, MA 02445
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1440 Beacon St
$1,940
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Base Rent
$1,580
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$1,940
Studio Apartments Available Now

1440 Beacon St

1440 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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Getting Around the Commonwealth Neighborhood in Allston, MA

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

71 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Commonwealth Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Commonwealth?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Commonwealth is at 525 LINC listed at $1,550.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Commonwealth Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Commonwealth is $3,768.

What is the largest Short-term Commonwealth Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Commonwealth is a 1,475 square feet unit starting from $3,116 at Blvd & Bond.

What is the average size for Commonwealth Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Commonwealth is currently at 597 sq ft.

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