
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Lower Allston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,725 (167 Rentals)


153 Brighton Ave, Unit 15

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593 Cambridge St

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582 Cambridge St

1152 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 33

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116 Warren St

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1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A, Unit A

69 Harvard Ave, Unit 1

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1116 Commonwealth Ave

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592 Cambridge St
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95 Gordon St

1124 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1

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1114 Commonwealth Ave

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91 Gordon St

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63 Gordon St, Unit 15, Unit 15

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83 Gordon St

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1114 Commonwealth Ave

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70 Brighton Ave

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67 Gordon St

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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

1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 203

1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 502

1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 205

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60 Brighton Ave

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32 Gordon St

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1122 Commonwealth Ave

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83 Gordon St

18 Saint Lukes Rd
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45 Gordon St, Unit 5, Unit 5

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61 Gordon St, Unit 5, Unit 5

1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 607

1110 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 606

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59 Gordon St, Unit 9, Unit 9

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92 Gordon St

10 Armington St, Unit 3

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1122 Commonwealth Ave

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25 Gardner St

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45 Ashford St
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16 Glenville Ave

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10 Saint Lukes Rd

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1305 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

40 Quint Ave, Unit 15

107 Gordon St, Unit 2

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31 Gardner St

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71 Chester St, Unit 5, Unit 5

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12 Royce Rd

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76 Gordon St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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1124 Commonwealth Avenue
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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 | $2,500 | $1,725 | $10,000+ |
| Lower Allston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,873 | $1,299 | $6,001 |
| Lower Allston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,679 | $2,250 | $8,378 |
| Lower Allston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,134 | $2,054 | $10,000+ |
| Lower Allston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,823 | $1,996 | $8,100 |
| Lower Allston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,255 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Lower Allston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,647 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Allston?
The cheapest apartment in Lower Allston is 1140 Commonwealth Ave which is listed at $1,745, while the average apartment in Lower Allston costs $12,000.
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 66 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 $277 which is $11,723 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Allston.
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