Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Allston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $900 (96 Rentals)

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75 Allston St, Unit PARKING
$100
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$100
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$100
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75 Allston St, Unit PARKING

75 Allston StBoston, MA 02134
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7 Linden St, Unit room
$950
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$950
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$950
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Linden St, Unit room

7 Linden StBoston, MA 02134
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6 Radcliffe Rd, Unit 1
$1,350
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$1,350
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$1,350
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6 Radcliffe Rd, Unit 1

6 Radcliffe RdBoston, MA 02134
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16 Highgate St, Unit 203
$1,495
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$1,495
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$1,495
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

16 Highgate St, Unit 203

16 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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7 Denby Rd, Unit G
$1,600
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$1,600
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$1,600
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

7 Denby Rd, Unit G

7 Denby RdBoston, MA 02134
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20 Chester St, Unit #1A
$1,700
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$1,700
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$1,700
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20 Chester St, Unit #1A

20 Chester StBoston, MA 02134
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31 Seattle St, Unit B
$1,775
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$1,775
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$1,775
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31 Seattle St, Unit B

31 Seattle StBoston, MA 02134
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1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504
$1,950
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$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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59 Gordon St, Unit 7B
$1,950
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$1,950
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$1,950
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59 Gordon St, Unit 7B

59 Gordon StBoston, MA 02134
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Lower Allston, Boston, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Allston, MA

As of December 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Allston area is the $0.19 price per square foot 592 Cambridge St Model at 592 Cambridge St, Unit 11 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Lower Allston apartment is the 1120 Commonwealth Ave Model at 1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A starting at $1,875 with a $0.19 price per square foot in the Harvard Square 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.
592 Cambridge St, Unit 11592 Cambridge StStudio ,1BA$0.19
1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A1120 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
1114 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 21114 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
28 Quint Ave, Unit 5528 Quint AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
99 Warren St, Unit 1699 Warren StStudio ,1BA$0.17
15 Higgins St, Unit A15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
1161 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 31161 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
67 Gordon St, Unit 567 Gordon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
31 Seattle St, Unit B31 Seattle St1BR,1BA$0.18
20 Chester St, Unit #1A20 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.17

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Lower Allston, Boston, MA

Ranked #94

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Lower Allston, Boston, MA

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Getting Around the Lower Allston Neighborhood in Boston, MA

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

96 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Flats on Comm listed at $1,900.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower Allston Apartment is $1,600 at Cambridge Ivy Inn.

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 $2,375 at Hamilton Union.

What is the most affordable Lower Allston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lower Allston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Commonwealth Gardens and starts from $2,750.

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