Cheap Homes for Rent in the Commonwealth Neighborhood of Allston, MA from $850 (212 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Commonwealth area of Allston.

property at 30 Glenville Ave
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
12 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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30 Glenville Ave, Unit 3

30 Glenville Ave
BostonMA02134
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property at 30 Glenville Ave
$850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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30 Glenville Ave

BostonMA02134
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property at 59 Brighton Ave
$950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

59 Brighton Ave, Unit 1

59 Brighton Ave
BostonMA02134
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property at 59 Brighton Ave
$950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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59 Brighton Ave

BostonMA02134
property at 60 Undine Rd
$1,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
12 Month Lease Term
6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 1
Affordability

60 Undine Rd

BostonMA02135
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property at 7 Timon Ave
$1,050

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
12 Month Lease Term
6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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7 Timon Ave, Unit 3

7 Timon Ave
Chestnut HillMA02467
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property at 4 Sparhawk St
$1,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
6 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Dec 31
Affordability

4 Sparhawk St

BostonMA02135
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property at 344 Market St
$1,100 - $2,200

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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344 Market St

BostonMA02135

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Best Value Homes for Rent in Commonwealth, MA

As of September 19, 2026 the best value rental home in the Commonwealth area is the $0.20 price per square foot 108 Perkins St Model at 108 Perkins St in the Jamaica Central neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Commonwealth rental home is the 50 Leo M Birmingham Pky Model at 50 Leo M Birmingham Pky, Unit 6 in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting at $2,291 with a $0.23 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Commonwealth homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
108 Perkins St108 Perkins StStudio, 1BA$0.20
50 Leo M Birmingham Pky, Unit 650 Leo M Birmingham PkyStudio, 1BA$0.23
1625 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 91625 Commonwealth Ave1BR, 1BA$0.23
1460 Commonwealth Ave1460 Commonwealth Ave1BR, 1BA$0.24
64 Murdock St, Unit 264 Murdock St2BR, 1BA$0.24
71 Parkman St, Unit B71 Parkman St1BR, 1BA$0.24
50 Langley Rd, Unit 150 Langley Rd3BR, 1BA$0.25
1607 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 141607 Commonwealth Ave1BR, 1BA$0.25
120 Brainerd Rd, Unit 18120 Brainerd Rd1BR, 1BA$0.25
1560 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 11560 Commonwealth Ave1BR, 1BA$0.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Commonwealth

What type of rentals are currently available in Commonwealth?

There are currently 2265 Apartments for Rent in Commonwealth, MA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $14,114. There are also 2311 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Commonwealth ranging from $850 to $13,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Commonwealth?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Commonwealth ranges from $850 to $13,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,493.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Commonwealth?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Commonwealth range from $1,000 to $12,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,225 to $7,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

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