Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Allston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $900 (59 Rentals)

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15 Higgins St
$1,750 - $3,300
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$1,750 - $3,300
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

15 Higgins St

15 Higgins StBoston, MA 02134
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60 Brighton Ave
$1,950 - $2,500
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$1,950 - $2,500
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

60 Brighton Ave

60 Brighton AveBoston, MA 02134
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1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504
$1,950
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$1,950
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1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504

1411 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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40 Ridgemont St
$1,995 - $2,250
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40 Ridgemont St

40 Ridgemont StBoston, MA 02134
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99 Gordon St
$1,995 - $2,295
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99 Gordon St

99 Gordon StBoston, MA 02135
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Hamilton Union
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Union

435-441 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02134
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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$1,600 - $2,550
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Cambridge Ivy Inn

50-52 Irving StCambridge, MA 02138
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Lower Allston, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower Allston Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
27 Saint Lukes RdStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,850
Flats on CommGloucester StudioStudio,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Allston, MA

As of August 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Allston area is the $0.27 price per square foot 1168 Massachusetts Ave Model at 1168 Massachusetts Ave in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Lower Allston apartment is the 42 Long Ave Model at 42 Long Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Allston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1168 Massachusetts Ave1168 Massachusetts AveStudio ,1BA$0.27
42 Long Ave, Unit 242 Long Ave1BR,1BA$0.21
9 Barrows St, Unit C9 Barrows St1BR,1BA$0.25
7 Barrows St7 Barrows StStudio ,1BA$0.24
22 Highgate St, Unit 122 Highgate StStudio ,2BA$0.15
1197 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 141197 Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$0.26
17 Higgins St17 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.24
15 Higgins St15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
51 Gardner St, Unit 351 Gardner St2BR,1BA$0.27
11 Barrows St11 Barrows St1BR,1BA$0.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Allston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lower Allston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lower Allston is under $1,895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Allston?

The cheapest apartment in Lower Allston is 27 Saint Lukes Rd which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in Lower Allston costs $3,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower Allston?

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 42 regular apartments in Lower Allston 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 Lower Allston?

Cheap apartments in Lower Allston have an average cost of $506 which is $2,889 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Allston.

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