
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Allston Neighborhood of Brighton, MA from $300 (201 Rentals)
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20 Highgate St

22 Highgate St

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7 Linden St, Unit room

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113 Lanark Rd, Unit 1

20 Highgate St

20 Highgate St

20 Highgate St

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120 Holton St, Unit 120 Holton

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16 Glenville Ave, Unit 2
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46 Park Vale Ave, Unit 1

20 Highgate St

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7 Portina Rd, Unit 01

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2 Lothian Rd

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72 Leicester St

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166 Kelton St, Unit 4

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166 Allston St, Unit 4

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923 Beacon St, Unit 2

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24 Highgate St, Unit 203

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7 Denby Rd, Unit 1
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104 Warren St, Unit 4

153 Brighton Ave

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99 Warren St, Unit 16

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15 Higgins St, Unit A

31 Seattle St

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87 Gordon St, Unit 12

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164 North Beacon St, Unit 1

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582 Cambridge St, Unit 1

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75 Euston Rd, Unit 4

Gardner St, 75-90
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35 Orkney Rd

76 Euston Rd

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141 Englewood Ave

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1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A

1110 Commonwealth Ave

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592 Cambridge St, Unit 11

857 Beacon St

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57 Oak Square Ave

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84 Strathmore Rd, Unit #23

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698 Huntington Ave
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71 Harvard Ave

71 Harvard Ave

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1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12

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83 Gordon St, Unit 4

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90 Brainerd Rd, Unit 6

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91 Gordon St, Unit 18

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1114 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2

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111 Jersey St, Unit 7

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115 Jersey St, Unit 6

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11 Beechcroft 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 | $2,611 | $1,700 | $5,650 |
| North Allston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,959 | $950 | $6,312 |
| North Allston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,572 | $375 | $9,995 |
| North Allston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,178 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| North Allston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,950 | $1,175 | $10,000+ |
| North Allston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,179 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| North Allston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,316 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available North Allston Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 126 Warren St | Tree Bed | 3BR,1BA | $300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Allston, MA
As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Allston area is the $0.20 price per square foot 2018 Commonwealth Avenue Model at 2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 33 in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value North Allston apartment is the 592 Cambridge St Model at 592 Cambridge St, Unit 11 starting at $1,895 with a $0.19 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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| 2018 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 33 | 2018 Commonwealth Avenue | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 592 Cambridge St, Unit 11 | 592 Cambridge St | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A | 1120 Commonwealth Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 1114 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2 | 1114 Commonwealth Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.19 |
| 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 | 105 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 2016 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2 | 2016 Commonwealth Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 99 Warren St, Unit 16 | 99 Warren St | Studio ,1BA | $0.17 |
| 15 Higgins St, Unit A | 15 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 67 Gordon St, Unit 5 | 67 Gordon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 7 Beals St, Unit B7 | 7 Beals St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
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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 a cheap apartment in North Allston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Allston is under $300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Allston?
The cheapest apartment in North Allston is Cambridge Ivy Inn which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in North Allston costs $11,225.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Allston?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 277 regular apartments in North Allston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North Allston?
Cheap apartments in North Allston have an average cost of $237 which is $10,988 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Allston.
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