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28 Chester St
28 Chester StBoston, MA 02134
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1 Westford Pl, Unit 3
1 Westford PlBoston, MA 02134
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22 Highgate St, Unit 1
22 Highgate StBoston, MA 02134
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15 Higgins St
15 Higgins StBoston, MA 02134
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153 Brighton Ave, Unit 15
153 Brighton AveBoston, MA 02134
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now18 Saint Lukes Rd
18 Saint Lukes RdBoston, MA 02134
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64 Brighton Ave, Unit 112
64 Brighton AveBoston, MA 02134
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140 North Beacon St
140 North Beacon StBoston, MA 02135
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142 North Beacon St
142 North Beacon StBoston, MA 02135
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582 Cambridge St
582 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02134
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593 Cambridge St
593 Cambridge StBoston, MA 02134
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69 Harvard Ave, Unit 1
69 Harvard AveBoston, MA 02134
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1116 Commonwealth Ave
1116 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02134
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71 Harvard Ave, Unit B1
71 Harvard AveBoston, MA 02134
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1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 203
1110 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 205
1110 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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1124 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1
1124 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02134
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1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 216
1110 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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1110 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 709
1110 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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1415 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 302
1415 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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25 Mansfield St
25 Mansfield StBoston, MA 02134
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116 Warren St, Unit 6
116 Warren StBoston, MA 02135
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91 Gordon St
91 Gordon StBoston, MA 02135
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1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 616
1110 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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10 Armington St, Unit 3
10 Armington StBoston, MA 02134
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1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 208
1110 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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1110 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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1110 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 416
1110 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 204
1110 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215
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1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504
1411 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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60 Brighton Ave
60 Brighton AveBoston, MA 02134
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83 Gordon St
83 Gordon StBoston, MA 02135
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92 Gordon St
92 Gordon StBoston, MA 02135
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107 Gordon St, Unit 12
107 Gordon StBoston, MA 02135
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15 Royce Rd
15 Royce RdBoston, MA 02134
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25 Gardner St
25 Gardner StBoston, MA 02134
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1124 Commonwealth Avenue
1124 Commonwealth AvenueBoston, MA 02134
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99 Gordon St
99 Gordon StBoston, MA 02135
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83 Gordon St
83 Gordon StBoston, MA 02135
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40 Ridgemont St
40 Ridgemont StBoston, MA 02134
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76 Gordon St, Unit 1
76 Gordon StBoston, MA 02135
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12 Royce Rd
12 Royce RdBoston, MA 02134
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107 Gordon St, Unit 2
107 Gordon StBoston, MA 02135
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71 Chester St, Unit 5
71 Chester StBoston, MA 02134
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1152 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 28
1152 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02134
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31 Gardner St
31 Gardner StBoston, MA 02134
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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 |
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| Lower Allston Studio Apartments | $2,547 | $1,495 | $4,594 |
| Lower Allston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,934 | $1,650 | $8,653 |
| Lower Allston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,718 | $2,200 | $6,825 |
| Lower Allston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,992 | $2,250 | $9,900 |
| Lower Allston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,624 | $1,400 | $8,100 |
| Lower Allston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,894 | $3,199 | $8,800 |
| Lower Allston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,355 | $4,400 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Lower Allston Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 18 Saint Lukes Rd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| 27 Saint Lukes Rd | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Allston, MA
As of June 19, 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 83 Gordon St Model at 83 Gordon St starting at $2,250 with a $0.23 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 |
| 83 Gordon St | 83 Gordon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 92 Gordon St | 92 Gordon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 74 Chester St | 74 Chester St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 22 Highgate St, Unit 1 | 22 Highgate St | Studio ,2BA | $0.15 |
| 82 Empire St | 82 Empire St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 38 Gardner St | 38 Gardner St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 593 Cambridge St | 593 Cambridge St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 18 Saint Lukes Rd | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 15 Higgins St | 15 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
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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 $13,000.
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 35 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 $272 which is $12,728 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Allston.
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