Cheap Homes for Rent in the Lower Allston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $900 (133 Rentals)

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property at 292 Lincoln St

$975

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$975

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$975

5 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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292 Lincoln St

BostonMA02134

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property at 33 Adamson St

$1,260

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$1,260

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4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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33 Adamson St

BostonMA02134
property at 61 Thatcher St

$1,280

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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61 Thatcher St, Unit 5

61 Thatcher St
BrooklineMA02446

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Lower Allston, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower Allston Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
18 Saint Lukes RdStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
27 Saint Lukes RdStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Allston, MA

As of July 30, 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 10 Chester St Model at 10 Chester St starting at $2,250 with a $0.23 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.
42 Long Ave, Unit 242 Long Ave1BR,1BA$0.21
10 Chester St10 Chester StStudio ,1BA$0.23
17 Higgins St17 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.24
11 Barrows St11 Barrows St1BR,1BA$0.24
7 Barrows St7 Barrows StStudio ,1BA$0.24
38 Gardner St38 Gardner St1BR,1BA$0.25
64 Brighton Ave64 Brighton Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
22 Highgate St, Unit 122 Highgate StStudio ,2BA$0.15
15 Higgins St15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
18 Saint Lukes RdStudioStudio ,1BA$0.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lower Allston

What type of rentals are currently available in Lower Allston?

There are currently 1065 Apartments for Rent in Lower Allston, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,495 to $14,986. There are also 1624 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lower Allston ranging from $975 to $16,000.

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 $975 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,744.

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 $2,054 to $9,081, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,280 to $12,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,080 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

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