
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Lower Allston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,700 (59 Rentals)


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99 Warren St, Unit 16

1152 Commonwealth Ave

153 Brighton Ave

153 Brighton Ave

153 Brighton Ave

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1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A

69 Harvard Ave

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592 Cambridge St, Unit 11

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104 Warren St, Unit 44
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153 Brighton Ave

1144 Commonwealth Ave

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83 Gordon St, Unit 4

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83 Gordon St, Unit 4

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63 Gordon St, Unit 15

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91 Gordon St, Unit 18

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1114 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2

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67 Gordon St, Unit 5

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1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504

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27 Gordon St, Unit 5
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61 Gordon St, Unit 5

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45 Gordon St, Unit 5

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59 Gordon St, Unit 9

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87 Gordon St, Unit 2

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1122 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 410

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87 Gordon St, Unit 12

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40 Gardner St, Unit 3

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15 Royce Rd, Unit 1

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25 Gardner St, Unit 3

1152 Commonwealth Ave
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40 Ridgemont St, Unit 3

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76 Gordon St, Unit 1

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1124 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 1A

1148 Commonwealth Ave

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71 Chester St, Unit 5

107 Gordon St

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1161 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

1144 Commonwealth Ave

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1169 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 607

9 Barrows St
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1166 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

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1128 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

Hamilton Union

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27 Saint Lukes Rd

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230 Babcock St, Unit 4C

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1148 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12A

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44 Winslow Rd, Unit 11

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182 Naples Rd, Unit 211

126 Warren St
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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 | $2,514 | $1,700 | $4,055 |
| Lower Allston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,883 | $950 | $6,033 |
| Lower Allston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,632 | $2,200 | $8,342 |
| Lower Allston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,110 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Lower Allston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,975 | $1,550 | $8,100 |
| Lower Allston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,286 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Lower Allston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,373 | $1,500 | $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 $1,775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Allston?
The cheapest apartment in Lower Allston is Armington Street Apartments which is listed at $1,775, 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 86 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 $225 which is $12,775 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Allston.
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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.