Cheap Homes for Rent in the Lower Allston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $850 (126 Rentals)

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property at 30 Glenville Ave
$850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
12 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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30 Glenville Ave, Unit 3

30 Glenville Ave
BostonMA02134
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property at 30 Glenville Ave
$850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
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30 Glenville Ave

BostonMA02134
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property at 34 Coolidge Rd
$925

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$925

Total Monthly Price$925
6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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34 Coolidge Rd

BostonMA02134
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property at 59 Brighton Ave
$950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

59 Brighton Ave, Unit 1

59 Brighton Ave
BostonMA02134
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property at 59 Brighton Ave
$950 - $4,425

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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59 Brighton Ave

BostonMA02134
property at 36 Linden St
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 15
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36 Linden St

BostonMA02134

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property at 6 Glenville Ave
$1,100 - $5,200

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals
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6 Glenville Ave

BostonMA02134

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property at 8 St Lukes Rd
$1,200 - $6,250

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals
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8 St Lukes Rd

BostonMA02134

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Allston, MA

As of September 13, 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 64 Murdock St Model at 64 Murdock St, Unit 1 starting at $2,350 with a $0.24 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.
42 Long Ave, Unit 242 Long Ave1BR,1BA$0.21
64 Murdock St, Unit 164 Murdock St2BR,1BA$0.24
25 North Beacon St, Unit 125 North Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.24
64 Murdock St, Unit 164 Murdock St2BR,1BA$0.24
11 Farrington Ave, Unit #1-511 Farrington Ave1BR,1BA$0.25
8 Sawyer Ter, Unit 18 Sawyer TerStudio ,1BA$0.19
472 Western Ave, Unit 1472 Western AveStudio ,1BA$0.19
1161 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 31161 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
1166 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 31166 Commonwealth AveStudio ,1BA$0.20
7 Barrows St, Unit C17 Barrows StStudio ,1BA$0.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lower Allston

What type of rentals are currently available in Lower Allston?

There are currently 856 Apartments for Rent in Lower Allston, MA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $14,114. There are also 1384 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lower Allston ranging from $850 to $13,500.

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 $850 to $13,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,655.

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 $1,100 to $9,325, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,225 to $11,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

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