Cheap Homes for Rent in the Lower Allston Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $850 (126 Rentals) Page 3 of 3

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Lower Allston area of Boston.

property at 130 Mt Auburn St
$1,900 - $16,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
12 Month Lease Term
1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now

130 Mt Auburn St

CambridgeMA02138
property at 1254 Commonwealth Ave
$1,900 - $3,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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property at 64 Brighton Ave
$1,900 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
12 Month Lease Term
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

64 Brighton Ave

BostonMA02134
property at 89 Chester St
$1,925

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,925

Total Monthly Price$1,925
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

89 Chester St, Unit A1

89 Chester St
BostonMA02134
property at 592 Cambridge St
$1,825 - $1,925

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,925

Total Monthly Price$1,925
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

592 Cambridge St

BostonMA02134

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property at 1121 Commonwealth Ave
$1,950 - $2,200

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Base Rent$1,950 - $2,200

Total Monthly Price$1,950 - $2,200
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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property at 1156 Commonwealth Ave
$1,950 - $2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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property at 1150 Commonwealth Ave
$1,995

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,995

Total Monthly Price$1,995
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 2
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property at 95 Gordon St
$1,995

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,995

Total Monthly Price$1,995
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

95 Gordon St

AllstonMA02134

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property at 55 Thatcher St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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55 Thatcher St

BrooklineMA02446
property at 8 Greylock Rd
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

8 Greylock Rd

BostonMA02134
property at 65 Gordon St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

65 Gordon St

BostonMA02135
property at 1118 Commonwealth Ave
$2,000 - $2,095

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000 - $2,095

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,095
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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property at 22-30 Allston St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15
Affordability

22-30 Allston St

BostonMA02134

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property at 1411 Commonwealth Ave
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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property at 32 Allston St
$2,000 - $2,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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32 Allston St

BostonMA02134

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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