
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Allston Neighborhood of Brighton, MA from $700 (244 Rentals)
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1729 Commonwealth Ave

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7 Portina Rd, Unit 01, Unit 01

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18 Glenville Ave

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2 Lothian Rd

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109 Strathmore Rd, Unit SI ID1355112P

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3 Adamson St

18 Greylock Rd, Unit Unit 3

18 Greylock Rd, Unit Unit 3

18 Greylock Rd, Unit Unit 3
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22 Armington St, Unit 25, Unit 25

28 Braemore Rd

20 Radcliffe Rd

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319 Allston St, Unit A, Unit A

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99 Warren St

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15 Higgins St

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48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #23, Unit #23

153 Brighton Ave, Unit 15

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17 Price Rd
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164 North Beacon St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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116 Warren St

35 Orkney Rd

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75 Euston Rd, Unit 4, Unit 4

69 Harvard Ave, Unit 1

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1120 Commonwealth Ave, Unit A, Unit A

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57 Gordon St, Unit 9, Unit 9

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582 Cambridge St

10 Brainerd Rd, Unit 11

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59 Gordon St, Unit 9, Unit 9
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1152 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 45

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592 Cambridge St

857 Beacon St

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83 Gordon St, Unit 4, Unit 4

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57 Oak Square Ave

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1440 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 12, Unit 12

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698 Huntington Ave

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193 Strathmore Rd

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15 Walbridge St, Unit 4, Unit 4

153 Brighton Ave, Unit 18
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1152 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 22

71 Harvard Ave, Unit B1

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2018 Commonwealth Avenue

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22 Chiswick Rd, Unit 11, Unit 11

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83 Gordon St

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1114 Commonwealth Ave

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63 Gordon St, Unit 15, Unit 15

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90 Brainerd Rd

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91 Gordon St

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1114 Commonwealth Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Allston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Allston Studio Apartments | $2,486 | $1,550 | $5,702 |
| North Allston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,997 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| North Allston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,655 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| North Allston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,266 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
| North Allston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,072 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
| North Allston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,173 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| North Allston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,321 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 244 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Allston Neighborhood of Brighton, MA.
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Cheapest Available North Allston Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Vinal Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Allston, MA
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Allston area is the $0.03 price per square foot 21 Gibbs St Model at 21 Gibbs St, Unit 2 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value North Allston apartment is the 64 Woodstock Ave Model at 64 Woodstock Ave, Unit 4 starting at $1,975 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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| 21 Gibbs St, Unit 2 | 21 Gibbs St | 3BR,2BA | $0.03 |
| 64 Woodstock Ave, Unit 4 | 64 Woodstock Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 166 Kelton St | 166 Kelton St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 90 Brainerd Rd | 90 Brainerd Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 105 Jersey St, Unit 5 | 105 Jersey St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 15 Higgins St | 15 Higgins St | 1BR,1BA | $0.18 |
| 1683 Beacon St, Unit #1G | 1683 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 67 Gordon St | 67 Gordon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 48 Strathmore Rd, Unit #23 | 48 Strathmore Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
| 3 Adamson St | 3 Adamson St | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.13 |
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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 $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Allston?
The cheapest apartment in North Allston is 27 Saint Lukes Rd which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in North Allston costs $12,500.
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 $203 which is $12,297 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Allston.
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