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Lower Allston, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower Allston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Allston area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cambridge Ivy Inn priced from $1,600. 176 Naples Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,775. Here are the most affordable Lower Allston apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge Ivy InnRoom Lodging Style1BR,1BA$1,600
176 Naples RdStudioStudio,1BA$1,775
27 Saint Lukes RdStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Allston, MA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Allston area is the $0.21 price per square foot 1381 Commonwealth Ave Model at 1381 Commonwealth Ave, Unit B in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Lower Allston apartment is the 180 North Beacon St Model at 180 North Beacon St, Unit 3 starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 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.
1381 Commonwealth Ave, Unit B1381 Commonwealth Ave1BR,1BA$0.21
180 North Beacon St, Unit 3180 North Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.21
86 Easton St, Unit 186 Easton St3BR,1BA$0.21
141 Franklin St, Unit 1141 Franklin St3BR,1BA$0.21
164 North Beacon St, Unit 2A164 North Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.21
164 North Beacon St, Unit 2A164 North Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.21
153 Murdock St, Unit 2153 Murdock St3BR,2BA$0.18
96 Winthrop St, Unit 196 Winthrop St1BR,1BA$0.18
84 Gordon St, Unit 10184 Gordon StStudio ,1BA$0.19
10 Chester St, Unit 410 Chester 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 3347 Apartments for Rent in Lower Allston, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $15,000. There are also 2587 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lower Allston ranging from $1,125 to $35,000.

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 $1,125 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,378.

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 $1,150 to $15,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,025.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

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