Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Allston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $950 (68 Rentals)

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7 Denby Rd
$1,350 - $3,700

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Base Rent$1,350 - $3,700

Total Monthly Price$1,350 - $3,700
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Denby Rd

7 Denby RdBoston, MA 02134
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15 Higgins St
$1,750 - $3,300

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Base Rent$1,750 - $3,300

Total Monthly Price$1,750 - $3,300
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

15 Higgins St

15 Higgins StBoston, MA 02134
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18 Saint Lukes Rd
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$1,800 - $4,500

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Base Rent$1,800 - $4,500

Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $4,500
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

18 Saint Lukes Rd

18 Saint Lukes RdBoston, MA 02134
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83 Gordon St
$1,800 - $1,850

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Base Rent$1,800 - $1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $1,850
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Oct 1

83 Gordon St

83 Gordon StBoston, MA 02135
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1116 Commonwealth Ave
$1,875 - $2,395

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Base Rent$1,875 - $2,395

Total Monthly Price$1,875 - $2,395
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1116 Commonwealth Ave

1116 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02134
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60 Brighton Ave
$1,950 - $2,400

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Base Rent$1,950 - $2,400

Total Monthly Price$1,950 - $2,400
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

60 Brighton Ave

60 Brighton AveBoston, MA 02134
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property at 64 Brighton Ave
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
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64 Brighton Ave

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1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504

1411 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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property at 1027 Commonwealth Ave
$1,950 - $2,891

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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99 Gordon St
$1,995 - $2,295

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Base Rent$1,995 - $2,295

Total Monthly Price$1,995 - $2,295
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

99 Gordon St

99 Gordon StBoston, MA 02135
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40 Ridgemont St
$1,995 - $2,250

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Base Rent$1,995 - $2,250

Total Monthly Price$1,995 - $2,250
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

40 Ridgemont St

40 Ridgemont StBoston, MA 02134
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$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
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6 Camelot Ct, Unit 77
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

6 Camelot Ct, Unit 77

6 Camelot CtBoston, MA 02135
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10 Chester St
$2,000 - $2,250

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Base Rent$2,000 - $2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,250
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

10 Chester St

10 Chester StBoston, MA 02134
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46 Gardner St
$2,000 - $7,000

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Base Rent$2,000 - $7,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $7,000
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

46 Gardner St

46 Gardner StBoston, MA 02134
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Hamilton Union
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Union

435-441 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02134
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103 Gordon St
2 Bedroom Apartments

103 Gordon St

103 Gordon StBoston, MA 02135
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25 Andrew St, Unit 25 Andrew
$1,575

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Base Rent$1,575

Total Monthly Price$1,575
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

25 Andrew St, Unit 25 Andrew

25 Andrew StCambridge, MA 02139
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1000 Memorial
$1,600 - $4,100

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Base Rent$1,600 - $4,100

Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $4,100
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1000 Memorial

1000 MemorialCambridge, MA 02138
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Cambridge Ivy Inn
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$1,600 - $2,550

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Base Rent$1,600 - $2,550

Total Monthly Price$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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Allston, MA

As of September 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Allston area is the $0.21 price per square foot 42 Long Ave Model at 42 Long Ave, Unit 2 in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Lower Allston apartment is the 7 Barrows St Model at 7 Barrows St, Unit C1 in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting at $2,050 with a $0.21 price per square foot. 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.
42 Long Ave, Unit 242 Long Ave1BR, 1BA$0.21
7 Barrows St, Unit C17 Barrows StStudio, 1BA$0.21
64 Murdock St, Unit 164 Murdock St2BR, 1BA$0.24
14 Farrington Ave, Unit 5R14 Farrington Ave1BR, 1BA$0.25
8 Sawyer Ter, Unit 18 Sawyer TerStudio, 1BA$0.19
25 North Beacon St, Unit 125 North Beacon St1BR, 1BA$0.24
472 Western Ave, Unit 1472 Western AveStudio, 1BA$0.19
10 Chester St10 Chester StStudio, 1BA$0.23
1161 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 31161 Commonwealth AveStudio, 1BA$0.20
1166 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 31166 Commonwealth AveStudio, 1BA$0.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Allston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lower Allston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lower Allston is at 18 Saint Lukes Rd listed at $1,800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower Allston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower Allston Apartment is $1,900 at 27 Saint Lukes Rd.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lower Allston Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lower Allston is starting from $2,350 at Gardner St, 75-90.

What is the most affordable Lower Allston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lower Allston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 27 Saint Lukes Rd and starts from $2,500.

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