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48 Allston St, Unit 2

48 Allston St
BostonMA02134

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Lower Allston, Boston, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Allston, MA

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Allston area is the $0.17 price per square foot 38 Linden St Model at 38 Linden St in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Lower Allston apartment is the 99 Warren St Model at 99 Warren St, Unit 16 starting at $1,725 with a $0.17 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
38 Linden St38 Linden StStudio ,1BA$0.17
99 Warren St, Unit 1699 Warren StStudio ,1BA$0.17
15 Higgins St, Unit A15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
7 Barrows St, Unit 7B7 Barrows StStudio ,1BA$0.19
592 Cambridge St, Unit 11592 Cambridge StStudio ,1BA$0.19
21 Linden St, Unit 421 Linden St1BR,1BA$0.20
67 Gordon St, Unit 567 Gordon StStudio ,1BA$0.20
20 Radcliffe Rd20 Radcliffe Rd1BR,1BA$0.20
40 Gardner St, Unit A40 Gardner StStudio ,1BA$0.20
25 Linden St, Unit 4A25 Linden St1BR,1BA$0.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower Allston, Boston, MA

Ranked #97

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lower Allston

What type of rentals are currently available in Lower Allston?

There are currently 2357 Apartments for Rent in Lower Allston, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $12,000. There are also 1655 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lower Allston ranging from $900 to $15,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lower Allston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lower Allston ranges from $900 to $15,600 with an average monthly rent of $4,324.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lower Allston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lower Allston range from $999 to $11,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,125 to $11,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,790.

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