
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Allston Neighborhood of Brighton, MA from $900 (195 Rentals)
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14 Wallingford Rd, Unit 2

14 Wallingford Rd, Unit 2

1729 Commonwealth Ave

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124 Sutherland Rd, Unit 1

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28 Chester St

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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1

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26 Lake Shore Ter, Unit 2

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59 Strathmore Rd

10 Bigelow St, Unit 2
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10 Bigelow St, Unit 1

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22 Highgate St, Unit 1

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110 Brainerd Rd

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96 Washington St, Unit 17

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1 Westford Pl, Unit 3

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128 Washington St

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15 Orkney Rd

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16 Vinal St, Unit B1

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1845 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 33

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3 Egremont Rd, Unit 3
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10 Bigelow St, Unit 1

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1851 Commonwealth Ave

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90 Brainerd Rd

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16 Vinal St

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1860 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 36

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24 Colborne Rd

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1460 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 3

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38 Colborne Rd

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11 Vinal St

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77 Chiswick Rd
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15 Higgins St

153 Brighton Ave, Unit 15

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594 Cambridge St

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140 North Beacon St

18 Saint Lukes Rd

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141 Englewood Ave, Unit 2

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472 Western Ave, Unit 1

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566 Washington St, Unit 14

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142 North Beacon St

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26 Embassy Rd, Unit 26
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313 Allston St, Unit 5

35 Orkney Rd

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22 Chiswick Rd

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107 Gordon St, Unit 12

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223 Park Dr, Unit 1

69 Harvard Ave, Unit 1

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868 Beacon St

219 Kelton St, Unit 1

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193 Strathmore Rd

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15 Walbridge St, Unit 4
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North Allston, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Allston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Allston Studio Apartments | $2,519 | $1,495 | $5,500 |
| North Allston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,996 | $960 | $7,882 |
| North Allston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,675 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| North Allston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,087 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| North Allston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,729 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| North Allston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,708 | $2,850 | $10,000+ |
| North Allston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,702 | $4,195 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 195 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Allston Neighborhood of Brighton, MA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Allston, MA
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Allston area is the $0.20 price per square foot 105 Jersey St Model at 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value North Allston apartment is the 5 Walbridge St Model at 5 Walbridge St, Unit 4 starting at $1,995 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Allston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 | 105 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 5 Walbridge St, Unit 4 | 5 Walbridge St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 132 Sutherland Rd, Unit A | 132 Sutherland Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
| 317 Allston St | 317 Allston St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 18 Saint Lukes Rd | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 15 Higgins St | 15 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 193 Strathmore Rd, Unit 10 | 193 Strathmore Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.20 |
| 44 Orkney Rd | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 22 Highgate St, Unit 1 | 22 Highgate St | Studio ,2BA | $0.15 |
| 77 Chiswick Rd, Unit 2 | 77 Chiswick Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.21 |
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Best Local Schools in North Allston, Brighton, MA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Allston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Allston?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Allston is at 1140 Commonwealth Ave listed at $1,700.
What is the most affordable North Allston Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap North Allston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 51 Park Dr and starts from $2,250.
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