Short Term Lease Homes for Rent in Commonwealth Neighborhood of Allston, MA (216 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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8 Elko St
$2,735
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,320
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$2,735
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 12

8 Elko St

8 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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75 Brainerd Rd
$2,835
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,490
Required Monthly Fees
$345

Total Monthly Price
$2,835
Studio Apartments Available Aug 21, 2026

75 Brainerd Rd

75 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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4 Elko St
$2,835
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,420
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$2,835
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 8

4 Elko St

4 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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4 Elko St
$2,925
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,510
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$2,925
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

4 Elko St

4 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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161 Washington St
$2,945
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,590
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$2,945
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 20

161 Washington St

161 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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270 Babcock St
$3,025
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,650
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,025
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22

270 Babcock St

270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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181 Washington St
$3,055
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,690
Required Monthly Fees
$365

Total Monthly Price
$3,055
Studio Apartments Available Jan 18, 2026

181 Washington St

181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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12 Elko St
$3,075
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

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
$3,165
Total Monthly Price

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
$3,205
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,830
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,205
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

270 Babcock St

270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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181 Washington St
$3,215
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,860
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,215
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 22

181 Washington St

181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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270 Babcock St
$3,280
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

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
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

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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181 Washington St
$3,355
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,980
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,355
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 23

181 Washington St

181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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12 Elko St
$3,365
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,950
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,365
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 25, 2026

12 Elko St

12 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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8 Elko St
$3,585
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,170
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,585
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026

8 Elko St

8 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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65 Brainerd Rd
$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 May 20, 2026

65 Brainerd Rd

65 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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161 Washington St
$3,745
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,390
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,745
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026

161 Washington St

161 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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161 Washington St
$3,800
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,360
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,800
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 20

161 Washington St

161 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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365 Western Ave
$3,845
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,470
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,845
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 3

365 Western Ave

365 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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171 Washington St
$3,925
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,550
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,925
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 12, 2027

171 Washington St

171 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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181 Washington St
$3,965
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,530
Required Monthly Fees
$435

Total Monthly Price
$3,965
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

181 Washington St

181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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139 Washington St
$4,220
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,780
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,220
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21

139 Washington St

139 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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365 Western Ave
$4,245
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,870
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$4,245
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 28

365 Western Ave

365 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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139 Washington St
$4,890
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,450
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,890
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 30

139 Washington St

139 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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Frequently Asked Questions about Commonwealth

What type of rentals are currently available in Commonwealth?

There are currently 4042 Apartments for Rent in Commonwealth, MA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $14,200. There are also 3657 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Commonwealth ranging from $800 to $36,000.

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 $800 to $36,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,492.

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 $1,200 to $12,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,030 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,550.

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