Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Commonwealth Neighborhood of Allston, MA (75 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
$2,665 - $6,241
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$2,665 - $6,241

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$2,665 - $6,241
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Verra

50 Western AveBoston, MA 02134
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1550 on the Charles
Rent Specials
$2,672 - $5,848
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$2,672 - $5,848

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$2,672 - $5,848
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1550 on the Charles

1550 Soldiers Field RdBoston, MA 02135
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8 Elko St
$2,605
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Base Rent
$2,190
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$2,605
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 12

8 Elko St

8 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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75 Brainerd Rd
$2,845
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Base Rent
$2,500
Required Monthly Fees
$345

Total Monthly Price
$2,845
Studio Apartments Available Aug 21, 2026

75 Brainerd Rd

75 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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270 Babcock St
$2,855
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Base Rent
$2,480
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,855
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22

270 Babcock St

270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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161 Washington St
$2,935
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Base Rent
$2,580
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,935
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 20

161 Washington St

161 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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35 South St
$3,050
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Base Rent
$2,610
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,050
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 18, 2026

35 South St

35 South StBoston, MA 02135
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270 Babcock St
$3,065
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Base Rent
$2,690
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,065
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

270 Babcock St

270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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12 Elko St
$3,075
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Base Rent
$2,660
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,075
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026

12 Elko St

12 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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181 Washington St
$3,105
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Base Rent
$2,740
Required Monthly Fees
$365

Total Monthly Price
$3,105
Studio Apartments Available Jan 18, 2026

181 Washington St

181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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181 Washington St
$3,155
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Base Rent
$2,800
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,155
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 22

181 Washington St

181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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181 Washington St
$3,165
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,820
Required Monthly Fees
$345

Total Monthly Price
$3,165
Studio Apartments Available May 2, 2026

181 Washington St

181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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270 Babcock St
$3,280
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Base Rent
$2,840
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,280
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 25

270 Babcock St

270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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181 Washington St
$3,325
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Base Rent
$2,890
Required Monthly Fees
$435

Total Monthly Price
$3,325
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21

181 Washington St

181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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12 Elko St
$3,335
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,920
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,335
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 25, 2026

12 Elko St

12 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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365 Western Ave
$3,415
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Base Rent
$3,040
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,415
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

365 Western Ave

365 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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60 Brainerd Rd
$3,495
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,140
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,495
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 9, 2026

60 Brainerd Rd

60 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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365 Western Ave
$3,515
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Base Rent
$3,140
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,515
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

365 Western Ave

365 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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60 Brainerd Rd
$3,555
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,200
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,555
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 22, 2026

60 Brainerd Rd

60 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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8 Elko St
$3,565
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,150
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,565
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026

8 Elko St

8 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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65 Brainerd Rd
$3,675
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Base Rent
$3,320
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,675
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 20, 2026

65 Brainerd Rd

65 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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161 Washington St
$3,720
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,280
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,720
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 20

161 Washington St

161 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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161 Washington St
$3,735
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,380
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,735
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026

161 Washington St

161 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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270 Babcock St
$3,940
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,500
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,940
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1, 2026

270 Babcock St

270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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139 Washington St
$3,970
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,530
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,970
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21

139 Washington St

139 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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181 Washington St
$4,035
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Base Rent
$3,600
Required Monthly Fees
$435

Total Monthly Price
$4,035
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

181 Washington St

181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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181 Washington St

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171 Washington St

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4 Elko St

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Bell Olmsted Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bell Olmsted Park

161 S Huntington AveBoston, MA 02130
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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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Blvd & Bond
$3,127 - $7,735
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$3,127 - $7,735

Total Monthly Price
$3,127 - $7,735
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Blvd & Bond

88 Arsenal Yards BlvdWatertown, MA 02472
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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 $3,662.

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

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Commonwealth is a 1,560 square feet unit starting from $2,700 at Overlook at St. Gabriels.

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 595 sq ft.

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