
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Allston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (108 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lower Allston area of Boston.


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3 Adamson St

18 Greylock Rd, Unit Unit 3

18 Greylock Rd, Unit Unit 3

18 Greylock Rd, Unit Unit 3

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22 Armington St, Unit 25, Unit 25

20 Radcliffe Rd

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99 Warren St

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15 Higgins St

69 Quint Ave
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153 Brighton Ave, Unit 15

13 Mansfield St

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164 North Beacon St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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17 Price Rd

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116 Warren St

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582 Cambridge St

69 Harvard Ave, Unit 1

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1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A, Unit A

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592 Cambridge St

71 Harvard Ave, Unit B1
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1152 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 22

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83 Gordon St

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63 Gordon St, Unit 15, Unit 15

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91 Gordon St

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1114 Commonwealth Ave

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1114 Commonwealth Ave

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70 Brighton Ave

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32 Gordon St

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1122 Commonwealth Ave

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27 Gordon St, Unit 5, Unit 5
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1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504, Unit 504

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1118 Commonwealth Ave

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67 Gordon St

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1122 Commonwealth Ave

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83 Gordon St

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1116 Commonwealth Ave

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61 Gordon St, Unit 5, Unit 5

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87 Gordon St

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92 Gordon St

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59 Gordon St, Unit 9, Unit 9
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45 Gordon St, Unit 5, Unit 5

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92 Gordon St

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16 Glenville Ave

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45 Ashford St

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25 Gardner St

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1305 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

1124 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1

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10 Saint Lukes Rd

23 N Beacon St, Unit 1

40 Quint Ave, Unit 15
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Lower Allston, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower Allston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Allston Studio Apartments | $2,459 | $1,695 | $7,011 |
| Lower Allston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,859 | $1,000 | $8,272 |
| Lower Allston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,656 | $2,250 | $9,512 |
| Lower Allston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,151 | $2,054 | $10,000+ |
| Lower Allston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,891 | $1,295 | $8,100 |
| Lower Allston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,269 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
| Lower Allston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,510 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Lower Allston Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armington Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 27 Saint Lukes Rd | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Allston, MA
As of April 23, 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 in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Lower Allston apartment is the 3 Adamson St Model at 3 Adamson St starting at $1,295 with a $0.13 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Long Ave, Unit 2 | 42 Long Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 3 Adamson St | 3 Adamson St | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.13 |
| 592 Cambridge St | 592 Cambridge St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 74 Chester St | 74 Chester St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 180 North Beacon St | 180 North Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 15 Higgins St | 15 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 67 Gordon St | 67 Gordon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 1114 Commonwealth Ave | 1114 Commonwealth Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 87 Gordon St | 87 Gordon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 164 North Beacon St | 164 North Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
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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 $1,850.
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 $12,500.
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 81 regular apartments in Lower Allston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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